Daily Current Affairs / AIIA New Delhi Marks World Cancer Day 2026 with Awareness Drive & Expert Talks
Category : Important Days Published on: February 06 2026
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, observed World Cancer Day on Feb 4, 2026, with student slogan/essay competitions, patient awareness sessions in OPD, and an afternoon program led by Director Prof. Pradeepkumar Prajapati and dignitaries like Prof. Yogesh Badwe and Prof. Manjusha Rajagopala. Highlights included a CIO 2025 report by Dr. Amrish Dedge, release of an integrative oncology brochure, and a guest lecture on cancer genomics by Dr. Ashok Patel from IIT Delhi. The event emphasized Ayurveda's role in prevention, early detection, and holistic care, ending with awards and a presidential address.
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