Jammu, Feb 3: Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Ranjan Swain Saturday said cancer was a challenge and people understand this when they undergo this challenge and the families who are fighting it know what it means to have health and health professionals.
A statement of J&K Police issued here said that inaugurating a one-day free cancer screening and health checkup camp organised by the Police Hospital Jammu in collaboration with the American Oncology Institute (AOI) at DPL Ground, Jammu, the DGP appreciated the collaboration between Police Hospital Jammu and American Oncology Institute (AOI) in organising the camp saying that caring and handholding was something which J&K Police as an organisation welcomes sincerely.
He thanked the Superintendent, Police Hospital Jammu, and the head of American Oncology Institute (AOI) for having come together and organising the camp for the J&K Police personnel.
Swain praised the AOI for being a vanguard in the fight against cancer, through its knowledge, skill, and experience.
He expressed his commitment to nurturing the collaborative relationship between the Police Hospital and the AOI and impressed upon the Police Hospital and officers that this effort was taken to its logical conclusion.
The DGP wished good luck to the Medical Superintendent, Police Hospital, Jammu, and the team of health professionals from AOI.
He also flagged off three new ambulances for the hospital besides inspecting various facilities available at the Police Hospital, Jammu.
Later on, during his tour of the Police Hospital, Swain visited various sections and inspected the medical facilities available.
He impressed upon the doctors and medical staff to provide optimum facilities to the Police families.
Upon arrival, the DGP was presented with a guard of honour and proceeded to light the lamp, marking the commencement of the free medical camp.
The day-long health checkup and cancer screening camp included mammograms, oral screenings, PAP smears, PSA tests, and routine blood investigations.
Besides the doctors at the Police Hospital, medical specialists and nursing staff were available on-site with super-specialised mobile vans equipped with the necessary machinery to provide these services.
The primary objective of the medical camp was to promote awareness about cancer and preventive healthcare measures.
A range of healthcare services, including general health check-ups, consultations, and screenings, was available to cater to the diverse needs of the attendees.