On the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day, Learning Links Foundation, under its Road to School Program , A CSR Initiative by Ashok Leyland Foundation , organised a community-level cancer awareness programme in collaboration with Project Batwara ICDS.
The programme was conducted by ESD Ms. Rukshanda and ESD Ms. Mehren, with the participation of ICDS Supervisor Ms. Waheeda, ICDS workers and helpers, ASHA workers, and representatives from the Department of Social Welfare. Dr. Manzoor from Gousia Hospital also joined the programme and provided valuable guidance on cancer awareness, prevention and the importance of early detection.
The session focused on creating awareness about cancer risk factors, common warning signs, prevention, early detection, timely screening and the importance of seeking medical advice at the earliest. The information was shared in simple and accessible language so that the participants could further disseminate the message within their communities.
The programme highlighted the importance of inter-departmental collaboration and community-level awareness in promoting preventive healthcare and encouraging timely health-seeking behaviour.
