Hyderabad, March 30 (RAHNUMA): Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday flagged off a preliminary cancer screening mobile unit at Lok Bhavan, urging the people of Medak to make use of the facility for early detection of the disease.
The mobile Van has been provided under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to serve people in the Medak Parliamentary constituency. The initiative follows a request from Member of Parliament M. Raghunandan Rao, aimed at facilitating early diagnosis of cancer through accessible screening services.
Officials explained that the vehicle is equipped with essential facilities for preliminary cancer screening, comparable to those available in hospitals.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor emphasised the importance of early detection in effectively treating cancer and saving lives. He noted that the mobile unit would play a crucial role in identifying the disease at an initial stage and providing timely intervention. He urged the people of Medak to avail themselves of the services offered by the unit.
The Governor appreciated the efforts of the Medak MP and commended BDL for extending support through its CSR initiative.
Speaking on the occasion, Raghunandan Rao said the initiative aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the availability of cancer care facilities at the district level, and expressed satisfaction that the mobile screening unit has been introduced as a step in that direction.
Officials of BDL were present at the programme.
