Mangaluru: P A Group of Edu Institutions observe World Cancer Day
By M Arif Kalkatta
Bellevision Media Network
Mangaluru, 15 Feb 2017: P A College of Engineering, here, in collaboration with their NSS unit, organized weeklong Cancer Awareness programme at the College premises for all institutions of P A Group, to observe World Cancer Day.
The campaign included, raising awareness about cancer through posters, a talk and fundraising. Fund for helping the cancer patients was raised by a unique method, by collecting old newspapers, book materials from staff and students. Volunteers were easily able to collect above 3,500 kgs of old paper materials.
As a conclusion to the awareness program a talk on ‘Preventive Cancer’ was organized. Dr Oliver D’Souza, Assistant Professor, department of community medicine, Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru, was the resource person.He spoke on the importance of regulare exercise and healthy habits as the main preventive measures against cancer. Later, he answered the cancer related queries from the students.
The program was presided by Dr Abdul Sharief, principal, PACE.
Professor Surfraz Hasim J, director academics, Dr Beeran Moideen, director MBA, Dr Palakshappa, head of department of civil engineering, NSS program officers Professor Mustafa Khaleel and Professor Mansoor, activity coordinators Professor Nabeel Ahmad and Professor Sayyed Ameen were present during the program.
Mikdad from final year EC read Qirath. Hafsa from third year CSE welcomed the gathering, Razak from third year Mechanical engineering proposed the vote of thanks. Afeef Ali from third year EEE branch compered the program.