Cancer awareness programme / early detection camp held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 26 2023:
Strengthening its relationship with the people of Manipur, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre in association with Khongman Student Club and supported by Asha Workers, organised a One Day Free Health Check Up, Cancer Awareness Programme and Cancer Screening Camp at Khongman Student Club, Khongman.
The health camp was held to highlight the importance of early detection in the treatment of cancer and inform maximum people about cancer-care and healthy diet to fight different types of diseases, said a release.
A highly experienced medical team led by Dr K Rajo Singh, former Director of Health Services, Government of Manipur & HOD, Department of Anaesthesiology of Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre, was present to interact with the people.
At the event, Dr K Rajo Singh said, "Karkinos Healthcare Manipur is leaving no stone unturned to create awareness about cancer care and defeat this disease in Manipur.
We are organising regular cancer awareness programs and screening camps to sensitize the people of Manipur" .
He also asserted that to lower the risk for cancers, people should refrain from using tobacco products and limit the amount of alcohol consumption.
Notably, Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute & Research Centre 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.