Karkinos Healthcare organises painting competition
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 27 2024:
In connection with the observance of 'World Cervical Cancer Awareness Month', Karkinos Manipur Cancer Institute and Research Centre organised a painting competition at its Porompat institute premises on Saturday.
The painting competition organised under the theme 'Prevention of Cervical Cancer' was conducted in 2 groups, namely Group-1 for children of class 5-7 and Group-2 for children of classes 8-10.The event witnessed over 200 children representing various schools from different parts of the city.
Later, prizes consisting cash, gifts and certificates were distributed to the winners.
The programme was attended by Karkinos Healthcare Manipur CEO and director Dr (Prof) GS Moirangthem along with senior doctors.
Gynaecological oncology consultant Dr Thingujam James interacted with the parents and created awareness about HPV vaccination, cervical screening and cervical cancer among the participants.