Phulkari CAN supports WHO campaign on cervical cancer in Amritsar

  • | Thursday | 19th November, 2020

PhulkariCAN also ran a presentation on important facts of cervical cancer on LED screens to create awareness among the residents. “The World Health Organisation launched a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer on November 17 with 194 countries adopting it in the World Health Assembly. We joined hands in that effort to accerelerate diagnosis treatment and prevention of cervical cancer” said Nidhi Sindhwani chief Phulkari CAN. Cervical cancer is a completely preventable disease and yet there are an estimated 96000 new cases and 60000 deaths due to it annually. I lend my support to Phulkari CAN who along with the World Health Organisation is working to change this statistic.”

Tribune News Service Amritsar November 17 In a display of unity and to spread awareness regarding cervical cancer the district authorities and non-governmental organisation (NGO) Phulkari CAN lit several monuments including Golden Temple Town Hall and Jallianwala Bagh in the colour of teal representing solidarity with the global movement. In India several monuments such as Howrah Bridge were lit up for the cause. In Amritsar PhulkariCAN worked with the authorities for illumination of Golden Temple Plaza Heritage Walk Jallianwala Bagh and Town Hall. PhulkariCAN also ran a presentation on important facts of cervical cancer on LED screens to create awareness among the residents. “The World Health Organisation launched a global strategy to eliminate cervical cancer on November 17 with 194 countries adopting it in the World Health Assembly. The launch was a day of action around the world with various ministries NGOs and citizens of several countries organising cancer prevention and treatment events. We joined hands in that effort to accerelerate diagnosis treatment and prevention of cervical cancer” said Nidhi Sindhwani chief Phulkari CAN. Cervical cancer is a completely preventable disease and yet there are an estimated 96000 new cases and 60000 deaths due to it annually. PhulkariCAN has been working to make Punjab the 1st cervical cancer-free state since 2018 and we have been successful in spreading awareness among two lakh people and we have got several underprivileged women screened for this cancer free of cost” she added. Member of Parliament Gurjeet Singh Aujla who lent his support to the cause said “Its a great team effort by Phulkari CAN for their continued push to accelerate global progress towards a world free of cervical cancer.” Deputy Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Khaira said “Cervical cancer is the only cancer on its way to elimination. I lend my support to Phulkari CAN who along with the World Health Organisation is working to change this statistic.”

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