Srinagar, Nov 7: On the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day, Learning Links Foundation, under its Road to School Programme, a CSR initiative of Ashok Leyland Foundation, organised a community-level cancer awareness programme in collaboration with Project Batwara ICDS.
The programme was conducted by ESDs Rukhsanda and Mehren in the presence of ICDS Supervisor Waheeda, ICDS workers and helpers, ASHA workers and representatives of the Department of Social Welfare.
Dr Manzoor from Gousia Hospital also participated in the programme and shared valuable insights on cancer awareness, prevention and the importance of early detection.
The session focused on educating participants about cancer risk factors, common warning signs, preventive measures, timely screening and the importance of seeking medical advice at an early stage.
The information was shared in simple and accessible language to help participants further spread awareness within their respective communities.
The programme highlighted the importance of inter-departmental coordination and community-level participation in promoting preventive healthcare and encouraging timely medical intervention.
