Jubilee Post News & Views
- “Prioritizing the Health of Cyberabad’s Police Force”: CP Cyberabad
- First-of-its-kind Health Screening Initiative via Mobile Screening Bus
- “Protecting Those Who Protect Us” – Dr. Chinna Babu
Cyberabad. Marking National Cancer Awareness Day on November 7th , the Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC), in assosiation with the Grace Cancer Foundation, launched a unique health screening initiative for Cyberabad police personnel and family members. This first-of-its-kind program includes a free mega medical and cancer screening camp conducted today at the Cyberabad CTC campus, extending its benefits to police personnel and their families within the Cyberabad Commissionerate.
Aiming to reach 10,000 officers including family members this program focuses on early detection of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and various cancers, specifically breast and cervical cancers, ensuring accessible preventive healthcare through a mobile screening bus.
Avinash Mohanty, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, and Chairman of SCSC , emphasized, “This medical camp is designed to serve the entire Cyberabad Commissionerate, enabling all zonal police personnel to undergo essential health screenings. Cancer is a serious health concern, and early detection through screening and timely treatment is crucial in minimizing its impact.” He commended the initiative as “a pivotal step toward proactive healthcare” and discussed plans for digitizing health records to provide officers with easy access to essential health information. The CP highlighted the importance of making this health camp accessible to all police officers and their families.
D. Joel Davis, IPS, Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic , emphasized the importance of preventive care in addressing potential health issues early, promoting long-term health benefits and supporting the officers’ ability to serve the community with resilience.
Mr. Ramesh Kaza, SCSC Secretary General, expressed, “This proactive health screening is a unique opportunity to give back to our law enforcement officials. We are grateful to the Grace Cancer Foundation for their collaboration in making this possible.”
Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Global CEO of Grace Cancer Foundation , noted, “The police are dedicated to protecting everyone. To safeguard those protectors, we have initiated this camp.” He added, “Our police officers work tirelessly for the community, and this screening drive, focused on early cancer detection and NCD management, is our way of supporting their health.” Dr. Chinna Babu mentioned that every year, 2 million cancer cases are reported in India, with 10 million cancer-related deaths occurring globally. Grace Cancer Foundation, established in 2013, launched India’s first covered mobile screening bus and currently operates a fleet of seven such buses. All health data collected is securely managed through Neopact data systems.
The event saw participation from Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police, Traffic, D. Joel Davis, IPS; ADCP Admin, Ravichandran Reddy; ADCP CAR Headquarters, Shameer; ACP CTC, Gangaram; SCSC Associate Director, Rajendra Prasad; SCSC Health Program Manager, Praveen Ummadi; SCSC Women’s Forum Member Relations Manager, Lalitha; CTC Doctor, Dr. Sarita; Advisor to Grace Cancer Foundation, Mr. Garapati Prasad; Founder and Trustee of Grace Cancer Foundation, Dr. Pramila Rani; Psychiatrist Dr. Deepti; Dr. Suri and his team of 35 members; and BS Rajesh and his team, among others.
