The Punarnava Cancer Screening Project is more than a healthcare initiative; it’s a transformative movement dedicated to saving lives and restoring health in Kolkata and Haldia.
In Kolkata, we screened over 2,500 individuals through home-to-home outreach, identifying high-risk cases and providing advanced care at our Health & Nutrition Centre. Women received not just medical interventions but also counseling and medications to support their recovery and prevent future complications.
In Haldia, mobile health camps screened over 400 women, offering them their first opportunity to detect potential health risks. By bringing advanced cancer screening to rural communities, Punarnava has made healthcare accessible and actionable for those who need it most.
Our mission is ambitious yet clear: to screen 5,000+ women from underprivileged areas, ensuring they have the knowledge, resources, and support to lead healthier lives. The Punarnava Cancer Screening Project stands as a promise to serve the underserved, bringing hope, health, and empowerment to every woman we touch. Together, we are creating a future where every woman has the chance to thrive.
Punarnava Cancer Screening Project – Transforming Lives in Kolkata
In the heart of Kolkata’s underserved communities, the Punarnava Cancer Screening Project is rewriting the story of healthcare for underprivileged individuals, particularly women. Thousands of lives are at risk due to undiagnosed conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, which remain hidden until it’s too late. To combat this, Punarnava launched a two-phase initiative aimed at early detection and holistic care.
Phase 1: Our dedicated team visited homes across the city, conducting physical screenings for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and hypertension. With portable devices in hand, they measured blood sugar and blood pressure levels, creating health profiles for over 2,500 individuals. These screenings served as a lifeline, identifying high-risk cases that had gone unnoticed for years.
Phase 2: High-risk women identified in Phase 1 were invited to The We Foundation Health & Nutrition Centre, where they underwent further evaluation. Here, they received consultations from government doctors, personalized nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and generic medications to manage their conditions. The center became a safe space where women felt seen, cared for, and empowered to take control of their health. This comprehensive approach has not only identified and treated early warning signs but also instilled a culture of health awareness in these communities.