New Delhi: A cervical cancer screening camp was organized in Central Jai No. 06 in which 265 prisoners above 35 years of age participated, an official statement on Monday said.
The screening camp was organized by Delhi Jail in collaboration with AIIMS and Savera Foundation Trust on May 18.
According to the statement, the event was attended by Director General (Prisons) Satish Golcha along with an eminent team of doctors from AIIMS.
Highlighting the importance of continuous efforts to facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment and management of preventable diseases among inmates, Golcha said that this camp demonstrates the commitment of Delhi Prisons and it is a step towards ensuring the health and welfare of the inmates. Underlines the importance of deterrence. Health care measures in correctional facilities.
During the screening, AIIMS Dean Kaushal Kumar Verma briefed about the comprehensive screening program and stressed the importance of proper nutrition and the need for awareness and prevention of cervical cancer, the statement said.
The screening camp was organized by Delhi Jail in collaboration with AIIMS and Savera Foundation Trust on May 18.
According to the statement, the event was attended by Director General (Prisons) Satish Golcha along with an eminent team of doctors from AIIMS.
Highlighting the importance of continuous efforts to facilitate timely diagnosis, treatment and management of preventable diseases among inmates, Golcha said that this camp demonstrates the commitment of Delhi Prisons and it is a step towards ensuring the health and welfare of the inmates. Underlines the importance of deterrence. Health care measures in correctional facilities.
During the screening, AIIMS Dean Kaushal Kumar Verma briefed about the comprehensive screening program and stressed the importance of proper nutrition and the need for awareness and prevention of cervical cancer, the statement said.
