Plan to organise a series of events on prevention of cervical cancer
The Apex Chamber ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) in association with the Cancer Foundation of India (CFI) is bringing a series of scientific and purpose-driven conversations on ‘Empowering Preventive Healthcare for Women: Series on Prevention of Cervical Cancer’ with CFI as the knowledge partner.
The proposed series will focus on raising awareness on prevention from Cervical cancer through timely vaccinations, screening and treatment. The first session of this series was held on August 20, 2021.
The first session moderated by Sutapa Biswas, PG Mass Comm, Executive Director of Cancer Foundation of India (CFI) has a stellar line-up of subject matter experts. Upasana Arora, Co-Chair, ASSOCHAM National Empowerment Council and Chairperson, Yashoda Super speciality Hospital delivered the opening remarks for the session. The eminent panellists for the session were Dr Joan Benson, Executive Director, Public Health Partnerships Global Vaccines Public Policy, Merck & Co, USA, Prof Maqsood Siddiqi, Chairman of CFI and Ex-Director, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, Dr Partha Basu, Deputy Head, Early Detection, Prevention & Infection Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO), Lyon, France and Dr Ashe Sahai, Consultant Obst & Gynaecologist, Sahais Medicare Centre & Mother & Child Clinic.
