Cervical Cancer Awareness

Two awareness programmes on cervical cancer were held for the benefit of women in Mount Abu on May 21 and June 4. These programmes were attended by 69 women. Gynaecologist Dr Saurbhi Singh and gynae oncologist Dr Chandrakant Shah spoke to the women about the gynae services available at Global Hospital and methods for the early detection of cervical cancer.

Screening programme

A screening programme held at Sanchore in district Jalore on January 23 was well attended.

General surgeon Dr Digant Pathak was consulted by 102 patients, of whom 17 were referred to J Watumull Global Hospital & Research Centre for surgery and five were referred for further diagnosis. Gynaecologist Dr Saurabhi Singh saw 119 patients and identified 12 as needing surgical interventions. Dental surgeon Dr Laxmi Patil (seen in photograph) was consulted by 45 patients while 21 patients presented to paediatrician Dr Yogesh Jyori.

Thanks to the MLA of Sanchore tehsil, Jivaramji Choudhari, for sponsoring this programme.