ECHO India conducted another Orientation and Immersion event on 5-7th December 2018 and received an exceptional response. The Orientation on day 1 was attended by 104 people from across the country. The keynote address was given by Dr. Manohar Agnani, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Orientation witnessed an insightful Panel Discussion –…
World Cancer Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ( 1-4 October, 2018)
The 2018 Congress was hosted by the National Cancer Society of Malaysia and took place from 1-4 October in the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The World Cancer Congress bridges cultures and generations, providing opportunities for more than 3000 leaders, cancer and health experts from 139 countries to build capacities and meaningful connections, exchange knowledge…
Cancer Screening in India: Sharing Knowledge to Combat Fear and Build Hope
cancer screening certificate program created by the National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) in association with the National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) and Project ECHO. This new program is laying the foundation for population-based cancer screening by training health care providers in screening and treatment modalities for breast, uterine-cervix and oral cancers,…
NICPR successfully concludes first virtual certificate program on cancer screening
National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research in partnership with ECHO India has successfully organized the first of its kind training program in India that gives an insight into cancer screening; including oral, breast and cervical screening. New Delhi: The three most commonly occurring cancers in India are breast, uterine cervix and oral cancers, together…