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The author is a member, the Managing Committee of the Indian Cancer Society, Delhi and was member of the Governing Council, of the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre. He is past president of AIMA and a former member, the Board of Governors, IIMC.
Education is a major contributor leading to lack of inclusivity. Thankfully there are many unsung heroes doing valuable work for narrowing the gap ‒ Shugan Jain (83) is an eminent example
Read MoreGurgaon-based NGO ‘The Earth Saviours Foundation’ is doing admirable work for the abandoned and the destitute by providing them shelter, food, medication and dignity
Read MoreAlready designated a ‘Public Health Champion’ by WHO, CanSupport is yet another organisation providing invaluable services to less fortunate cancer patients in need of palliative care
Read MoreToday, RGCI ‒ or Rajiv Gandhi as it is best known, is recognised as one of the finest multi-modality cancer institutes in the country
Read MoreThe great society continues to grow, especially in the field of Awareness with an e-learning course on Cancer Fundamentals to which over a dozen senior oncologists contribute with their time and expertise. The last addition, in 2021-22, a Faculty Development Project
Read MoreThe best CEOs understand that the power of their position is to be used sparingly, for organisational or general good, and not for personal vanity or benefit. They lead by facilitation, motivation, and teamwork, rather than by command; by respect, rather than authority; they carry a big stick but speak softly
Read MoreA humanitarian visit reaffirmed this ophthalmologist’s childhood trait of ‘doing good’
Read MoreSarthak has come a long way in the last 15 years. The year 2023 saw the seedling – sowed in the gifted dentist’s modest home – blooming into a healthy tree with 24 centres covering virtually all geographies in the country
Read MoreA humanitarian visit reaffirmed this ophthalmologist’s childhood trait of ‘doing good’
Read MoreThere are several such cases at home too. Arunima Sinha – who had to get her leg amputed after she was pushed out of a running train – climbed the Everest with her prosthetic foot. Ira Singhal, who suffers from a spinal disorder – qualified for the IAS in 2010 but was denied a job due to her disability. She took the government to court over this
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