Rotary Club Jammu Bahu 3070, DHS. & SMVD Narayana Hospital Conclude Landmark Pink October Campaign.

Rotary Club of Jammu Bahu, District 3070, Directorate of Health Services J&K and SMVD Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Katra, supported by NGO SUPPORT led by Dr Navneet Kaur and Maharaja Hari Singh Foundation led by KunwarRani Ritu Singh, successfully concluded its 31-day Pink October breast cancer awareness campaign with a Free Mammography & CAN-TALK Camp at SDH RS Pura.
The campaign was led by Social Reformer Rtn Dr Navneet Kaur along with Sr. Radiation Oncologist Rtn Dr Rajpal Singh and Rtn Dr Gurpreet Kaur.
Rtn Dr Rajpal Singh was the Key note speaker with Dr Gurpreet Kaur and Dr Navneet Kaur
Aim & Objectives of the Camp:
The camp was organized with the core mandate – Early Detection Saves Lives. The main objectives were to reach rural women of J&K, break the stigma around breast health, and dismantle barriers to early diagnosis. The focus was on educating women on monthly self-examination, importance of clinical breast exams and routine mammograms after 40 , recognising early warning signs like lumps, skin dimpling, nipple discharge and unexplained pain, and promoting preventive lifestyle measures including healthy weight, regular exercise, limited alcohol use and breastfeeding.
Highlights:
Throughout October 2026, the team conducted public awareness events, corporate wellness workshops, CAN-WALKS, CAN-TALKS and free screenings. Local icons were illuminated in pink as a mark of solidarity. Hundreds of women received free clinical examinations and consultations. More than 80 ASHA workers from RS Pura Zone availed free mammography , CAN -WALK , CAN- TALK session and attended the awareness workshop.
Camp was coordinated by Rtn Jaswinder Singh Kuku and Rajinder Singh, supported by Rtn Harsh Nayar, Dr Bhupinder Singh, Dr Shabnam, Rtn Harpreet Singh, JP Singh, Rtn Touqeer Bagwan and Mrs Mehjabeen Nabi.
Vote of thanks was extended by Social Reformer Dr Navneet Kaur to Director Health Services Dr Poonam Sethi, Dy. Director Dr Harbaksh Singh, CMO Dr Narinder Singh Bhatial, Director SMVD Narayana Hospital Katra Dr Yash Pal Sharma, BMO RS PURA Dr Balwinder Singh , KunwarRani Ritu Singh and Social Activist Sh Pitimber Jee for making it the largest breast cancer mobilisation in Jammu province.