A series of awareness-oriented and academic
activities were conducted by the Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO), All
India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, as part of the World Cancer
Day observation on February 4. It aimed to reinforce the institute’s commitment
to cancer prevention, early detection, and integrative care through Ayurveda.

The activities commenced for students on
February 3. Slogan and essay writing contests were held to promote creative
engagement and sensitise young minds to imbibe the importance of cancer
awareness, prevention, and holistic healthcare.

Academicians, clinicians, researchers, and
students attended the main programme on February 4.

Patient sensitisation and awareness
activities were held in the morning. AIIA New Delhi Director Prof. (Dr.)
Pradeepkumar Prajapati; Medical Superintendent Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe; Dean
FAUM, DU Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala; Dean (PG) Prof. (Dr.) Ramakant Yadav;
Dr. Pramod Yadav; Dr. Amrish Dedge and Dr. Meeta Jhala attended the inaugural
ceremony

They emphasised the growing cancer burden
and the importance of Ayurveda-based integrative oncology for
prevention, supportive care, and survivorship.

Patient Awareness talks were given on early
warning signs of cancer, lifestyle risk factors, and the role of Ayurveda in
cancer prevention and supportive care by faculties, PhD and Post graduate
scholars of AIIA on the hospital OPD premises.

A comprehensive Report on CIO
Activities in 2025 was presented by Dr. Amrish Dedge, highlighting
the Centre’s initiatives in integrative cancer care, research, awareness
programmes, and patient care.

This was followed by the release of
the CIO Information Brochure by the dignitaries, marking an important step
in disseminating knowledge on Ayurveda-based integrative oncology services
available at AIIA.

Awards were given to the winners of
the Slogan and Essay Competitions.