Delhi, 13th June, 2025: Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital today marked the Cancer Survivor Month with a landmark event with three major healthcare announcements in the presence of the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta:the inauguration of an Advanced 3D Mammography System, the announcement of a comprehensive Free Women’s Health Cancer Screening Programme, and the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme at the hospital.
The newly inaugurated 3D mammography system offers fast, precise, and comfortable breast screenings with minimal radiation exposure. Beyond its advanced technology, this initiative reinforces Dharamshila Narayana’s commitment to early detection and prevention, making life-saving cancer screening accessible to women of all backgrounds and helping reduce late-stage diagnoses.
During the inauguration of the advance mamography machine at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Delhi, the Chief Minister stated that “this unit is specially designed for the early detection of breast cancer in women, enabling timely treatment. Equipped with fully digital technology, the unit ensures quick and accurate diagnosis using the latest medical equipment”. The Chief Minister emphasized that “cancer is a disease that causes emotional turmoil for entire families when it strikes. However, advancements in medical science today have made early detection and effective treatment possible.”
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Emmanuel Rupert, Managing Director and Group CEO of Narayana Health, expressed his appreciation and outlined the significance of the new initiatives, “Improving women’s health outcomes requires accessible, high-quality diagnostics and care. The new mammography unit and Free Women’s Health Screening Programme bring advanced technology and community outreach together to detect cancer early and support patients effectively. We sincerely thank Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta for her visionary leadership and commitment to women’s health, which has made these initiatives possible. At Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, alongside our focus in cancer care, we are fully equipped across other key specialties like Cardiac Sciences, Orthopaedics, and Nephrology, amongst others—ensuring a holistic, world-class treatment across all major departments under one roof.”
The ceremony was attended by several other esteemed dignitaries including Shri. Harsh Malhotra – Cabinet Minister of Corporate Affairs & Ministry of Road Transport and Highways; Shri Praveen Khandelwal, Member of Parliament representing East Delhi; Sr. Pankaj Kumar Singh – Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi; Shri. Virendra Sachdeva, State President – BJP, Delhi; Sri Ravi Kant Ji – Member of Legislative Assembly (Trilokpuri) and Sri Ravinder Negi ji – Member of Legislative Assembly (Patparganj); Sri Vijender Dhama, Mayur Vihar District President; Smt. Munish Dedha, Councillor, Kondli; Sri Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Councillor (New Ashok Nagar); and Smt. Renu Chaudhary, Councillor (Patparganj).
Key Event Highlights and Initiatives:
- Advanced Mammography Machine: Launch of a cutting-edge 3D digital mammography system providing high-resolution images, improved comfort, and reduced radiation exposure.
- Mobile Investigation Van: Deployment of a mobile diagnostic unit delivering mammograms and laboratory tests directly to underserved communities in Delhi.
- Free Women’s Health Screening Programme: Offering 5,000 free Pap smear tests and 5,000 free mammography screenings, along with clinical breast exams, cervical cancer screening, and lifestyle counselling for underprivileged women and Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries.
- Ayushman Bharat Implementation: Full inclusion of cancer screening and treatment services under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) at Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, ensuring affordable, high-quality cancer care for all.
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