HPV Vaccination Services launched
- 24th November 2023 – Karkinos Healthcare Manipur -
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HPV Vaccination Services launched
Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre announced the launch of HPV Vaccination Services for the first time at the premises of the Centre. Dr. (Prof) GS Moirangthem-Director & CEO, Dr. Th. James, Consultant Gynae- Onco along with other doctors and staff were present at the event.
Besides creating awareness about cancer prevention among the people of Manipur, Karkinos Healthcare Manipur also conducted Cancer Risk Assessment for all the people who attended the Program. The attendees were also enrolled for ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) Cards. 29 people were vaccinated at the program including 22 women and 7 men.
Dr. (Prof) GS Moirangthem-Director & CEO, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre, said, “The HPV vaccine targets the HPV types that most commonly cause cervical cancer and can cause some cancers of Vulva, vagina, anus and oropharynx. It also protects against the HPV types that cause cancer most genital warts. Men and women aged 9-45yrs are eligible for vaccination. The program was successful and it will create a great impact on elimination of cervical cancer in the state of Manipur.”
HPV Vaccination Services launched
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/.
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This article was posted on November 25 2023 .
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