In observance of World No Tobacco Day, the Department of Surgical Oncology and College of Nursing (Medical Surgical Nursing Dept) of NEIGRIHMS, with the support of the Northeast India Association of Surgical Oncology (NASO), organised a health and cancer screening camp today at the Tynring Health Subcentre.
The camp offered free consultations for common ailments and, crucially, cancer screening for individuals at high risk of oral, breast and cervical cancers. The camp provided vital health services and education to approximately 50 patients.
Dr Caleb Harris, Additional Professor of Surgical Oncology at NEIGRIHMS, addressed the gathering, emphasising the importance of reducing tobacco, smokeless tobacco, betel nut (kwai) and alcohol consumption as a key preventive measure against several cancers.
Nochovono Tase, Principal of the College of Nursing at NEIGRIHMS, led her students in providing valuable health and cancer awareness training to all participants.
Prof C Daniala, Medical Superintendent of NEIGRIHMS, announced plans to conduct similar health and screening activities in the villages surrounding NEIGRIHMS on a regular basis, bringing essential healthcare services closer to the community.
Prof Nalin Mehta, Director of NEIGRIHMS, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, “We are committed to promoting public health and early cancer detection in our community. This successful camp is a testament to the dedication of our faculty and students. I am proud of their efforts, and I assure them of our continued support for such crucial outreach programs in the future.”
