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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the ‘Savera’ program on Sunday, aimed at early detection and prevention of breast cancer, a growing concern among women. This groundbreaking initiative, touted as the first of its kind in the country, focuses on detecting breast cancer in its early stages.
Under the ‘Savera’ program, visually impaired women will be enlisted to assist in the screening of breast cancer. Chief Minister Khattar emphasized the remarkable qualities possessed by these individuals, particularly their heightened sense of touch, which will be utilized effectively in screening for breast cancer.
“The ‘Savera’ program marks a significant step forward in our efforts to combat breast cancer. By enlisting visually impaired individuals, who possess natural tactile sensitivity, we are leveraging their unique abilities to enhance early detection efforts,” stated the Chief Minister.
The program will initially be implemented in the Civil Hospital of Sector-10, Gurugram, the Polyclinic of Sector-31, and the Primary Community Center of Wazirabad village in Gurugram. Following successful implementation, plans are underway to expand the program to other districts across the state.
Experts have highlighted that breast cancer often goes undiagnosed until advanced stages, underscoring the critical importance of early detection. Khattar shared information about other government initiatives for cancer prevention and treatment, including the establishment of the National Cancer Institute – AIIMS in Jhajjar district and the Atal Cancer Care Center in Ambala district.
The ‘Savera’ program, initiated by the Medanta Foundation in collaboration with the Health Department in Gurugram, aims to empower patients to take charge of their health. Pankaj Sahni, Group CEO & Director of Medanta, emphasized the importance of timely detection and treatment in combating breast cancer.
“Savera campaign is a step in the direction of empowering individuals to prioritize their health. Through innovative initiatives like the ‘Tactile Breast Examination’ system, visually impaired women are being equipped to play a pivotal role in early breast cancer detection,” Sahni added.
The program builds on the success of the ‘Tactile Breast Examination’ system introduced in India six years ago. Visually impaired women received training on breast diseases and examination techniques at the NAB India Center for Blind Women and Disability Studies before undergoing clinical internships at the Breast Clinic of Medanta Gurugram under the guidance of experts.
