Community Awareness & Screening Camp at Malom Bazar in Imphal
- 11 January 2024 : Karkinos Healthcare Manipur -

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Community Awareness & Screening Camp at Malom Bazar in Imphal

To observe ‘Cervical Cancer Awareness Month’, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre organized a One Day Community Awareness and Screening Camp (Cancer Early Detection Program) at Malom Bazar in Imphal.

Over 150 people including men and women from the Malom Bazar area attended the camp. The objective of the Program was to create awareness about cancer-care, importance of regular health check–up, early detection of cancer and prevention among the people.

Dr. Thingujam James, Consultant Gynae-Onco, was present to raise awareness about Cervical Cancer and highlighted the importance of cancer screening and role of HPV Vaccination in defeating cancer.

Karkinos Healthcare Manipur’s highly experienced Medical Team headed by Dr. K. Rajo Singh, HOD, Department of Anaesthesiology; along with Dr. Thingujam James; Dr. Nandan Choudhary; as well as Mr. W.Imo Singh, Operations Manager, RMOs, Nurses and Dieticians were present at the program.

The Program included General Health Check up, Oral Examination, Clinical Breast Examination, Cervical Screening and Risk Assessment along with an awareness session. Over 100 people were screened and provided health-checkup. 25 children were given HPV Vaccination. Around 150 people were also enrolled for ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) Cards at the program.

Community Awareness & Screening Camp at Malom Bazar in Imphal

About Karkinos Healthcare Manipur: Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in Imphal is a comprehensive cancer hospital with all facilities under one roof like radiation oncology, medical oncology and surgical oncology. It is a 150 bedded hospital with fully equipped ICU and OT for handling complicated cancer surgeries backed with an in-house team of experienced Onco-pathologists, technologists, international board of advisors. It is located at JNIMS Campus, 25 - Soibam Leikai, Porompat, Imphal East - 795005.

About Karkinos Healthcare: Karkinos Healthcare is a technology driven oncology focused managed health care platform for early detection and diagnosis of common cancers. The organisation espouses use of a distributed cancer care network, while working with a network of healthcare institutions and domain experts within the ecosystem, with an aim to provide comprehensive cancer care closer to individuals’ homes. To learn more, visit https://www.karkinos.in/about-us/.