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General Health Check-up and Cancer Screening Awareness Camp at Infant Jesus Church Hall, Pavor Uliya

Oct 16, 2025

A one-day General Health Check-up and Cancer Screening Awareness Camp was organized on 12th October 2025 at Infant Jesus Church, Pavor Uliya (Island) by Father Muller Medical College Hospital, the Women’s Commission, Diocese of Mangalore, St Aloysius Deemed to be University, and the Indian Cancer Society. Departments involved included General Medicine, General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, OBG, Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Paediatrics. Free services such as Pap smear test, breast and oral examinations, ECG, GRBS checking, and distribution of medicines were provided. Dr. Elroy Saldanha, Surgical Oncologist, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, conducted an informative session on early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer. The camp was coordinated by Mrs. Deepika N. C., Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, FMCON. Three fourth-year BSc Nursing and two MSc Nursing students assisted in registration and medicine distribution. A total of 170 beneficiaries, including community members and students from St Aloysius College, availed the services. The camp effectively promoted health awareness and cancer screening, emphasizing early detection and preventive care.