Lahan Municipality Launches Free Cancer Screening and Treatment Camps Across All Wards

Siraha. Prioritizing the health of its residents, Lahan Municipality is set to operate free cancer identification and treatment camps in all 24 wards. With the objective of early detection and risk reduction of cancer, the municipality formalized an agreement today with the 'Lahan Cancer Care Center'.

The agreement between the municipality and the Care Center was announced during a ceremony. At the event, Lahan Municipality Mayor Mahesh Prasad Chaudhary stated that early detection makes treatment possible for serious diseases like cancer. He said, "We will reach all wards of the city and provide services through free camps. Our main plan is to make this service available to about one thousand city residents."

Mayor Chaudhary informed that the camps will facilitate the initial identification of cancer, and coordination will be made for patients requiring further treatment. The municipality has already managed the necessary budget for this campaign.

Lahan Cancer Care Center Chief Ashoklal Amatya announced that the cancer identification campaign will commence today. According to him, the Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital will provide technical support for the treatment of patients identified in the camps. Local organizations, including the Lions Club of Lahan, will also coordinate and facilitate this campaign.

The Care Center has previously provided services in collaboration with Purwanchal Cancer Hospital in Jhapa and Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital, and has been conducting awareness programs at the community and school levels.

Furthermore, screening services are provided by specialist doctors on the last Wednesday of every month. It was also reported that 'Pap Smear' tests for the identification of cervical cancer in women are being conducted daily.

At the ceremony, Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital Executive Director Dr. Ujjwal Sah stated that they are ready to provide technical collaboration with the Lahan Cancer Center. He expressed confidence that this campaign will bring relief not only to patients from Siraha but also from Saptari and Udayapur.