Bengaluru: The Bharavase Charitable Foundation, in association with the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bengaluru, and with support from the Karnataka Cancer Society, organised a cancer awareness and health camp for women employees of the institute.
Held under the foundation’s ‘Cancer-Free India’ campaign, the programme focused on cancer prevention, early detection, screening and the importance of seeking medical advice without delay.
Focus on preventive healthcare
The programme was held in the presence of Dr Padmini Prasad, founder-president of Bharavase Charitable Foundation and a gynecologist, and Geetha, director of the foundation.
Dr Padmini Prasad stressed the importance of preventive healthcare and regular medical check-ups, particularly for women. She said timely screening and early medical consultation can play an important role in detecting cancer at an early stage and improving treatment outcomes.
According to the foundation, Dr Padmini Prasad has also been involved in HPV awareness initiatives and cancer-related programmes across different districts of Karnataka.
‘Reach the Unreached… Speak the Unspoken’
The foundation said its campaign seeks to take cancer awareness programmes closer to workplaces and institutions across Karnataka under the message “Reach the Unreached… Speak the Unspoken.”
The initiative aims to reach people who may have limited access to cancer-related information and screening services, while encouraging greater awareness of prevention and early diagnosis.
Foundation invites workplace partnerships
The Bharavase Foundation has invited companies and institutions across Karnataka to collaborate on cancer awareness and screening programmes for their employees.
The foundation said it plans to expand the campaign to more workplaces across the state and encourage people to seek medical guidance and undergo appropriate screening at an early stage.
The campaign carries the message that access to healthcare, early awareness and timely intervention can help build healthier families and communities, the foundation said.
