AOI Babina organises breast cancer awareness
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 18 2023:
American Oncology Institute (AOI) at Babina Specialty Hospital, Khabeisoi conducted a comprehensive Breast Cancer Awareness programme at GP Women's College, here, on Wednesday, with around 200 college students and teaching staff participating in the event.
College principal professor Rajkumari Tamphasana, and AOI Babina's Dr Bidyasagar, Dr Baharudin, Dr Diana, Dr Natasana, and consul tant surgical oncologist Dr Dhanabir Thangjam, who attended the event deliberated on various aspects of breast cancer screening, self-examination, early detection, and advanced treatment modalities.
In a significant announcement made during the event, facility director of AOI Babina Manas Majumder said that the hospital would provide free screening for, students and staff, as well as a one-third discounted rate for cancer detection screenings for the public until October 31.Furthermore, free treatment would be extended to health cardholders of AB-PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana), CMHT (Chief Ministergi Hakshelgi Tengbang), and Manipur state government employees.
This initiative underscores the Hospital's commitment to delivering accessible and quality healthcare to the people of Manipur and neighbouring northeastern states, the director said, while emphasising on promoting early cancer detection and providing superior healthcare services to the community.