Phulkari women gear up in fight against cervical cancer

Tarn Taran, January 18

In a united front against cervical cancer, the Phulkari Women of Amritsar are joining hands with the Majha Public School, Tarn Taran, to orchestrate a pivotal awareness session, commencing a steadfast campaign against this pervasive health concern.

It’s crucial to note that January is internationally recognised as cervical cancer awareness month. This awareness initiative seeks to establish the colour teal as universally recognised for cervical cancer, similar to the symbolism of pink for breast cancer.

Set to take place on Thursday at Majha Public School here the forthcoming session, titled ‘Conquer Cancer Awareness Session’, endeavours to shed light on the intricacies of cervical cancer, emphasiing the criticality of early detection and prevention.

Dr Navkeerat Kaur Dhillon led a compelling presentation during the event. The gathering was also marked by the proactive distribution of teal bands, emblematic of resilience and unity in the battle against cervical cancer.

This event serves as a testament to Phulkari’s unyielding dedication over the past seven years. With 90 seminars/webinars and 10 screening camps, they’ve influenced over 4,62,700 individuals, screening 1,225 women and vaccinating 22 girls,” affirmed Phulkari president Aarti Khanna.