MIO in collaboration with primary Health Center Bajpe, organized Cancer Awareness/ Education programme for Asha Workers of Bajpe Primary Health Center held on 23/06/2018 at Bajpe PHC. Dr. Pawan, Medical officer, Dr.Shrinath Baliga Senior radio biologist of MIO, Lady Health Visitor Mrs. Mohini were gathered.
The Cancer Education and Awareness cell (CEAC) of MIO, Mr.Rajesh Shetty took session on Head and Neck Cancer signs and symptoms, Causes, How to detect the Head and Neck cancer in an early stage. Mrs Poornima and Ms. Mintu Mathew delivered a talk on Breast Cancer and Cancer of Cervix.
All Asha workers of Bajpe Primary Health Center, Junior Health Assistants and PHC Staffs participated in this programme. Interaction about Early detection of the disease, treatment options for BPL patients, Insurance schemes, and healthy lifestyles were discussed.