Social media campaign marks World Cancer Day

Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University (JGND PSOU), Patiala, observed World Cancer Day, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Kamal Kishor Yadav by launching a social media campaign in collaboration with Rotary Club of Kapurthala Elite. The campaign that started on February 4 will continue till February 10 on social media handles of the university.

Rahul Anand, president, Rotary Club, Kapurthala Elite, said, “Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. While new strategies and innovative methods to facilitate patient-centred intervention for prevention and management of cancer are available, awareness regarding the disease among public through social media can play a vital role in dissemination of information.”

Navleen Multani, Director, Public Relations, JGND PSOU, said, “JGND PSOU and Rotary Club Kapurthala Elite will reach out to people interested in learning more about preventing or managing cancer.”