Dr P. Raghu Ram, Founder-Chairman of Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, has submitted a policy brief to Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommending a phased roadmap to strengthen India’s breast cancer screening. The plan emphasises routine Clinical Breast Examination, training of frontline workers, culturally sensitive communication, and survivor-led awareness to reduce stigma and improve early detection.
To kick off International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation illuminated several Hyderabad landmarks in pink, continuing its 17-year tradition. The initiative aims to promote early detection and honour survivors.
A record 5,020 women from across India and abroad attended the lesson on breast cancer delivered by founder, Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, Dr P Raghu Ram
The endeavor by the Foundation aims to create awareness about importance of early detection, and equally, spread the message of hope, courage and determination in the fight against the most common cancer affecting women in India.
Dr Ushalakshmi graduated and obtained her PG from Guntur Medical College and was Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology at Niloufer Hospital for a long time
Delivering the keynote address that lasted for over 55 minutes, Dr. Raghu Ram highlighted the efforts of Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation to improve breast cancer care in India, a press release said.
Hyderabad: In a novel attempt to provide guidance and counselling to women across the country struggling with breast cancer, a national breast cancer and benign breast disease helpline was launched by Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation (UBF) on Thursday. The unique aspect of the helpline (08046983383), which was launched by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu in […]
Governor paid rich tributes to Dr Raghu Ram on becoming one of the youngest surgeons of Indian origin in over 100 years to be honoured with 2021 New Year’s honours list by Queen Elizabeth II with the prestigious OBE
Need to step up the number of oncologists from the current level of 1,250 radiographers and other allied specialties and up-skill physicians and nurses working in district hospitals and PHCs, said Former Union Secretary for Health K Sujatha Rao
