World Cancer Day celebrated at School of Nursing, DRIEMS University
School of Nursing, DRIEMS University on the eve of WorldCancerDay, students of B.Sc.(N) 4th Semester (2022-23) and GNM 2nd Year (2023-24) conducted a Health Awareness Programme on Cancer on February 3, 2025, at Padmini Care Hospital. The event concluded with a gift distribution to patients by the students, spreading hope and encouragement.
On February 4, 2025, at 3 PM, a seminar on “Cancer Prevention and Treatment” was organized at Padmini Auditorium. The students of B.Sc.(N) 4th Semester (2022-23) and GNM 2nd Year (2023-24) actively participated in this insightful session.
A special moment of the event was when Cancer Survivor Mrs. Sanghamitra Panda shared her inspiring journey of resilience and strength during cancer treatment, motivating everyone present.
The overall programme was coordinated by:
Mrs. Rimi Sarkar, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Key attendees present in the seminar:
- Inaugurator: Dr. Pramod Chandra Rath, Hon’ble Chairman, DRIEMS University
- Chief Speaker: Dr. Ganesh Chandra Subudhi, MBBS (MD) General Medicine, Medical Oncologist, Apollo Hospital, BBSR
- Chief Guest: Prof. Dr. Prakash Ku. Hota, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, DRIEMS University
- Guest of Honour: Smt. Sanghamitra Panda, Social Worker, Varashaparibar Organization
- Guest of Honour: Sj. Balaram Kar, Director, Administration, DRIEMS University
- Guest of Honour: Dr. Jyotiprakash Parija, COO, Padmini Care Hospital
- Guest of Honour: Prof. Lokanath Behera, Director, Student Relations, DRIEMS University
- Mr. Nirakar Sahoo, PRO, DRIEMS University
- Prof. N. Premlata Devi, Associate Dean, School of Nursing, DRIEMS University
- All faculties & staff of SON, DRIEMS University
The event was a great success in raising awareness about cancer, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and support for those affected.
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