Aarogya Health Club of Anand College of Pharmacy Organized National Cancer Awareness Day

Aarogya Health Club at Anand College of Pharmacy organized National Cancer Awareness Day with the theme "Cancer Awareness: Together We Can Create a Better Healthy World"  at  Sir CV Raman Auditorium on November 7, 2023,   to raise awareness about cancer and emphasize the collective efforts required to build a healthier world.

 Prof. (Dr.) K. J. Gohil, the Dean of Anand College of Pharmacy, warmly welcomed attendees, underscored the importance of National Cancer Awareness Day, and highlighted the significance of early detection, prevention, and awareness campaigns in the fight against cancer.

Dr. Neeraj Rajput, a distinguished oncologist from Pushpanjli Hospital in Agra, was the Chief Guest. He provided valuable insights into different types of cancer, their diagnosis, and available treatment options, offering a comprehensive perspective on the subject.

The event also had the Guest of Honor, Mr. Murari Prasad Agrawal, representing Ekta Builders, Agra, and Mr. Manish Agarwal, President of Agrasena, Agra who enriched the event's prestige.

A vital component of the event was an informative oral PowerPoint presentation that covered various topics related to cancer. The presentation was followed by an interactive question and answer session, allowing the audience to engage with the topic actively. Experts and healthcare professionals were present to address queries, enhancing the event's educational and interactive nature. 

In the competition segment,  Ms. Gunjan Soni (B.Pharm.III Year),  Mr. Vikhyat Dixit (B.Pharm. I Year), and Ms. Parul Kushwaha (B.Pharm. I Year) clinched the first, second, and third prizes, respectively.

Throughout the event, Prof. (Dr.) Gyanendra Kumar Sharma (CAC and HOD Pharm. Chemistry), Dr. Rekha T. Rajput (COE and HOD Pharmacognosy), Dr. Ritesh Kumar (HOD Pharmaceutics), and Dr. Manish Pal Singh (HOD Pharmacology) were present along with other faculty and staff members.

Mr. Hariom Dwivedi (B.Pharm IVth Year) and Mr. Kapil Sharma (B.Pharm IIIrd Year) served as the student coordinators along with Mr. Vikas Sharma (Registrar), Mr. Ashutosh Solanki (Asst. Prof.), and Mrs. Aastha Sharma (Asst. Prof.) as the faculty coordinators of the event.