 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Oct 14: Faculty members from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu participated in a two-day co-development workshop organised in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, focusing on cancer prevention and screening in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
A key component of the workshop was the development of an implementation research proposal aimed at improving Breast cancer survival in Jammu and Kashmir by addressing gaps in awareness, early detection, screening, diagnosis, referral and access to treatment.
Representing AIIMS Jammu, Dr. Shalli, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Principal Investigator of the proposed project, participated in the deliberations along with her co-investigators, Dr. Pragyan Parija, Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, and Dr. Girija, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology. The team engaged in brainstorming and discussions with experts and programme representatives to identify context-specific, evidence-based strategies to strengthen breast cancer prevention and care in the region.
The discussions focused on integrated population-level screening strategies, identification of high-risk groups, strengthening referral mechanisms, improving linkages between healthcare facilities and ensuring timely access to diagnosis and treatment. The workshop also provided a platform to deliberate on implementation challenges and develop locally appropriate interventions to improve the cancer care continuum.
Prof (Dr) Shabab Lalit Angurana, Professor and Head, Department of Radiation Oncology, and Dean (Research), AIIMS Jammu, is also a Co-Principal Investigator of the project. His support and research leadership strengthen the initiative's multidisciplinary approach towards addressing gaps in breast cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative reflects AIIMS Jammu's commitment to promoting collaborative research focused on critical public health priorities.
Prof. (Dr.) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, emphasised the importance of collaborative research in addressing regional healthcare priorities. He highlighted that strengthening breast cancer awareness, early detection, screening and timely access to treatment is essential for improving patient outcomes. He also underscored the importance of translating research findings into practical, evidence-based interventions and reaffirmed AIIMS Jammu's commitment to advancing multidisciplinary research and strengthening cancer care for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. |
