Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 1: In a bid to promote women’s health and raise awareness about cervical cancer, multiple community outreach activities were conducted by AIIMS Jammu, aligning with the national mission of Cervical Cancer Mukt Bharat.
The Institution in coordination with the Health Department of Jammu and Kashmir and the local health authorities organized two multidisciplinary health camps at CHC Ramgarh and PHC Sumb and all the eligible females were offered free cervical cancer screening (PAP Smear). These camps not only raised awareness but also empowered women to take charge of their health and well-being.
The camps were multidisciplinary, involving the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Community Medicine, Department of General Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Dermatology, and Department of Orthopedics from AIIMS Jammu. Key activities included gynecological check-ups along with cervical cancer screening of women by PAP Smear, eye check-ups, and treatment of common medical, dermatological, surgical, and orthopedic problems. Distribution of free medicines was also done.
To further contribute to this national mission, two awareness sessions for school-going children were held. One was conducted at Kendriya Vidyalaya Nagrota and the other session at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Canal Road, Jammu. The students of classes 9th to 12th were educated about cervical cancer preventive measures with an emphasis on HPV Vaccination.
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