Breast cancer awareness programme, health camp conducted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18 2023:
The Department of Home Science and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of GP Women's College in collaboration with American Oncology Institute (AOI), Babina Specialty Hospital, Khabeisoi, conducted an awareness programme on breast cancer at GP Women's College today.
It was attended by Dean, School of Social Sciences, Dhanamanjuri University & GP Women's College Principal, Prof Rajkumari Tamphasana; GPWC Students Union vice president, Dr Maisnam Bidyasagar; Dr Baharudin Shah; Department of Home Science, GPWC, Dr Th Diana Devi; Dr Natasana; Manas Majumdar, facility director AOI and Gopen Tongbram, senior marketing manager, AOI as presidium members.
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Dr Neha Thangjam, consultant Internal Medicine and Dr Dhanabir Thangjam, consultant Surgical Oncology also took part in the programme as resource persons.
At the event, Dr Dhanabir Thangjam delivered an engaging and enlightening presentation on various aspects of Breast cancer screening, self examination, early detection, and advanced treatment modalities.
Manas Majumdar announced free screening for students and staff as well as one third discounted rate for cancer detection screening for the public upto October 31, 2023 .
He also shared that as a part of AOI Babina Specialty Hospital's commitment to providing accessible and quality healthcare to the people of Manipur and neighbouring NE States, free treatment will be available for health card holders (AB-PMJAY, CMHT) and Manipur State Government employees.
Similarly, Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) in collaboration with Directorate of Health, NHM, AYUSH, National TB Elimination Programme, National Viral Hepatitis Programme and District AIDS Prevention Control Committee, Imphal West, today organised a 1-day integrated health camp at Laphupat Tera High School.
A total of 236 individuals including inmates of the relief camp opened at the school complex benefited from the health camp.
Apart from the general health check-up, HIV & Syphilis screening, STI/RTI screening & treatment, TB screening, Hepatitis B & C screening, Hepatitis B vaccination were also conducted.
Moreover, KR Dental Care & Cosmetic, Khwai Nagamapal, Imphal also conducted a free dental camp at Praja Higher Secondary School, Lamsang.
Students of the Praja Higher Secondary School and inmates of the relief camp set up at the school campus benefited from the dental camp.
KR Dental Care & Cosmetic also distributed essential food items and medicines to the inmates.