Dr Sourabh Meshram (Tata Trust Cancer Hospital Chandrapur)
Dr. Milind Deshmukh (Reliance Cancer Hospital, Karanja, Gondia)
Dr. Rohini Patil Nagpur

Banjari Daldalkuhi Murkudoh No 3

On April 6, 2025, Disha Arogya Kutir, Darekasa in collaboration with Reliance Hospital-Cancer Care, Gondia, conducted Cancer Awareness Programs for tribals in three villages: Murkutdoh no.3, Daldalkuhi, and Banjari, in Salekasa tahsil. The program aimed to educate villagers about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options.

Dr. Rohini Patil, Senior Gynecologist, Aniket Hospital, Nagpur & Dr. Milind Deshmukh, Oncologist & Head, Reliance Hospital-Cancer Care, Gondia gave detailed information on cancer causes, symptoms, and treatment options to villegers. Disha President, Dr Debashish Chatterjee also informed the sparse gathering in these remote villages about various schemes floated by state and central Govt.

Villagers participated in these interactive sessions despite the surging temperature. Villagers demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options. Villagers also expressed their willingness to adopt healthy habits and seek medical attention if symptoms arise. The program fostered community engagement, with villagers encouraging each other to prioritize their health.

The Cancer Awareness Program conducted by Disha Arogya Kutir, Darekasa, in collaboration with Reliance Hospital-Cancer Care, Gondia, was successful in educating villagers about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment options. The program’s impact is expected to contribute to improved health outcomes in the community.

A similar Cancer Awareness Program was also organised last year also on 7th April by Disha in it’s adapted colleges namely Vicharpur, Chandsuraj & Toyagondi. It was decided to Conduct regular awareness programs to reinforce knowledge and promote healthy habits in Winter season instead of the Summer heat.

Disha Arogya Kutir, Darekasa, and Reliance Hospital-Cancer Care, Gondia, acknowledge the support of local authorities, community leaders, and villagers in making this program a success.
Dr Yadav Kudale, Vice- President- Disha & Dr Dilip Paunikar were the other doctors attending the program with Gynecologist Dr Tejaswini Bhuskute.

The complete team of Disha was engaged in organising the event.