Bathinda: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda, organised a two-day breast cancer awareness programme on October 30 and 31, 2026, to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative was jointly organised by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and the Institute of Nursing Education and Research (INER), AIIMS Bathinda.
The programme aimed to spread awareness about breast cancer, educate women about its warning signs and highlight the importance of early detection and timely medical treatment.
During the two-day initiative, awareness sessions were conducted at the Main OPD Hall, Obstetrics and Gynaecology OPDs, hospital wards and indoor patient departments. Patients and their attendants were informed about common breast cancer symptoms, breast self-awareness, clinical breast examinations and the importance of identifying the disease at an early stage.
Special attention was also given to the availability of mammography facilities in Bathinda and how women can access screening services. Participants were also informed about the comprehensive breast cancer treatment facilities available at AIIMS Bathinda, including its multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Competitions Organised for Medical and Nursing Students
Apart from awareness sessions, the programme featured poster-making, slogan-writing and quiz competitions for MBBS students, postgraduate residents and nursing students. The activities received enthusiastic participation from students and healthcare professionals.
Winners of the competitions were felicitated and presented with awards during the concluding ceremony.
The ceremony was presided over by AIIMS Bathinda Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Ratan Gupta. Medical Superintendent Dr. Rajiv Kumar and Dean Academics and Professor & Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dr. Lajya Devi Goyal, were also present.
Faculty members Dr. Balpreet, Dr. Nishu, Dr. Neena and Dr. Monica attended the event along with other healthcare professionals.
AIIMS Bathinda Calls for Year-Round Breast Cancer Awareness
Addressing the gathering, the dignitaries stressed that breast cancer awareness should not remain limited to October. They highlighted the need for regular screening, early diagnosis and timely treatment to reduce breast cancer-related complications and deaths.
They also appreciated the active participation of students, faculty members and nursing staff in making the awareness initiative successful.
A special Breast Cancer Awareness Pledge was also organised, during which faculty members, postgraduate residents, nursing staff and other healthcare personnel pledged to spread awareness, encourage early detection and motivate women to prioritise their breast health.
Through this two-day programme, AIIMS Bathinda reiterated its commitment to preventive healthcare, cancer awareness, early diagnosis and comprehensive cancer treatment, encouraging women to remain aware of their health and seek medical advice whenever required.
