Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 19: Department of Pediatrics, SMGS Hospital Govt Medical College Jammu, in collaboration with CANKIDS, observed 15th International Childhood Cancer Day.
On this occasion, a painting competition was organized for the children with cancer and a Play area for these children was inaugurated in Pediatric Cancer ward, by the chief guest Dr Sunil Kotwal, HoD Deptt of ENT and president Medical Teachers Association, Dr Dara Singh Med Suptd SMGS Hospital and Dr G S Saini, acting Head Deptt of Pediatrics.
Speaking on this occasion Dr Sanjeev K Digra Associate Professor and consultant in charge Pediatric Cancer Ward, gave a brief account and achievements of Pediatric cancer ward and lauded the support extended by CANKIDS. He highlighted the fact that childhood cancer is different from the adulthood cancers and many of these are completely curable.
Dr G S Saini encouraged the parents to avail the facilities being provided in the Pediatric cancer ward and to get their children treated.
Dr Sunil Kotwal, speaking on this occasion, stressed upon the importance of disseminating the awareness about childhood cancers and facilities available for its treatment so that it is diagnosed early and managed properly.
The dignitaries, on the occasion, distributed prizes and gifts amongst the children with cancer and also felicitated Suruchi Sharma, Nancy, Suraj Saraf and Ajay Harnal for their contributions in betterment of Pediatric cancer ward.
Other Dignitaries, present on the occasion, included Dr Minakshi Kotwal, Dr Ashu Jamwal, Dr Sunil Dutt Sharma, Dr S S Slathia, Dr Mohd Razaq, Dr Javed Iqbal, Dr Anuj Bhatti, Dr Anil Suri, Dr Mohan Lal Menia, Dr Sonika Kanotra, Dr Arun Gandotra, Dr Koushal Khajuria and Dr Ajay Chaudhary.
Dr Rajesh Kaul conducted the proceedings.
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