BREAST CANCER SCREENING INITIATIVE
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Roopaantar Nature and Health Organisation in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is implementing a Breast Cancer Screening and Awareness Initiative to promote early detection and improve access to preventive healthcare services for women.
The initiative has been implemented across Alirajpur, Barwani, Dhar and Khandwa districts of Madhya Pradesh. The project provides free breast cancer screening, awareness sessions, health counselling and guidance for timely follow-up especially for women in tribal, rural and underserved communities.
LINKAGE WITH ROOPAANTAR’S COMMITMENT TO SDGs
The initiative contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: Promotes early detection and improves access to preventive healthcare services.
SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Supports women’s health and encourages equal access to quality healthcare.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities: Extends screening and awareness services to women in underserved and remote communities.
WHY THIS PROJECT?
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in India. Many cases are detected at later stages due to limited awareness and inadequate access to screening services especially in rural and tribal areas.
This initiative aims to address these challenges by providing free and accessible breast cancer screening services. Early detection and timely follow-up can help improve treatment outcomes and promote better health and well-being among women.
IMPLEMENTATION / EXECUTION
Free breast cancer screening and awareness services were conducted across Alirajpur, Barwani, Dhar and Khandwa districts of Madhya Pradesh.
The initiative covered frontline health workers including ASHA workers, ANMs and CHOs along with women from the general community. Screening camps, awareness sessions and health counselling were conducted to encourage early detection and timely medical follow-up.
FUTURE COURSE OF ACTION
Following the completion of 3,007 breast cancer screenings Roopaantar will assess the project findings and identify key areas for further action.
The next phase will focus on analysing the screening outcomes, supporting follow-up and referrals where required, addressing implementation challenges and strengthening future screening and awareness initiatives to reach more women in underserved communities.
