SKUAST-J organizes awareness programme on Cervical Cancer

Jammu, June 10: Under the Fit India Programme, the National Service Scheme and the Health Centre of the Dean Students Welfare, SKUAST-J, organized a health awareness programme on ‘Cervical Cancer’ under the able guidance of Prof. B.N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor. Cervical cancer is the fourth most deadly type of cancer and the most common cancer among women in both the world and India.
It is pertinent to mention that this type of cancer is caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) and is a common sexually transmitted infection which can affect the skin, genital area and throat. Almost all sexually active people will be infected at some point in their lives, usually without symptoms.
In the beginning Dean Student welfare Dr Sudhakar Dwivedi welcomes the guest by presenting bouquet of flowers and mementos. He said that Cervical cancer remains a significant health concern worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer if detected early. Awareness and education are our most powerful tools in the fight against this disease. Dr. Paras Khanna, Onco Surgeon delivered an expert lecture on ‘Cervical Cancer: Prevention and Vaccination’.
He called upon the NSS volunteers to remain vigilant and make aware the family members and society about the possible causes of this disease. He advocated the early age sex education to students. Earlier, a presentation was made by Dr. Shalini Bhagat of SDH RS Pura on cervical cancer causes and preventions. Dr Hema Tripathi Associate Director Extension in her address said that by boosting public awareness, access to information and services are key to prevention and control of this cancer. If vaccinated at age 9–14 years will be a highly effective way to prevent HPV infection, cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers.
Screening from the age of 30 (25 years in women living with HIV) can detect cervical disease, which when treated, also prevents cervical cancer. She called upon the students to disseminate the message and information to common mass without hesitation. Dr. Monica Suri Block Medical Officer in her address to students said that at any age with symptoms or concerns, early detection followed by prompt quality treatment can cure cervical cancer.
The programme was organised to spread awareness among public particularly among NSS students about the cancer as it is an essential component of NSS activities to make aware the society about health risks. Studengts interaction session was also organised where in students put up queries related to cervical cancers and also got their doubts clear from the experts regarding myths of vaccination in post COVID era. The event was a part of series of lectures for NSS students.
The programme was attended by officers of the university Dr. Rajinder Peshin Director Education, Dr. Sanjay Khar DPM, Dr. Anil Kumar Dean FoA, Dr. Vikas Tondon Dean FoHF and other teaching and non-teaching staff of the University. Concluding remarks were given by Dr. Rajesh Katoch Dean FVSc& AH and Vote of thanks was offered by Dr. Anil Gupta Medical Officer.
The proceeding of the programme was conducted by Dr. Subhash C Kashyap, NSS programme Coordinator. Dr. Sushma Gupta Medical Officer, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. Veena Sharma, Neeraj Gupta NSS Programme officers and Kuldeep Manhas PI supervised the function. NSS faculty of FVSc& AH, Dr Aditi Lal Koul and Dr. Jonali Devi also attended the programme.