23/09/2025
LG Ladakh Inaugurates Cancer Screening & Awerness Camp by AL- REZA HC & RF, at District Hospital Kargil.
Kargil, September 23, 2025
Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation (JUIAK Ladakh), in collaboration with Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, organized a mega Cancer Screening and Awareness Camp at District Hospital Kargil. The camp was inugurated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta.
The programme began with a solemn two-minute silence in memory of the late Dr. Stanzin, Former Medical Superintendent of DHK, honouring his lifelong contributions to healthcare in the district.
On this occasion, Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh from Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital delivered an expert lecture on cancer prevention and early detection. He emphasized the importance of awareness, timely screening, and the need to train local health workers to use portable diagnostic equipment, ensuring that life-saving services reach even the most remote communities.
Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Administrative Secretary, Health Ladakh, in his address, reflected on his early medical service in Ladakh and underlined the sacred responsibility entrusted to doctors to save lives. He pointed out that District Hospital Kargil has sufficient space but faces challenges such as winter heating and the need for modern medical equipment. He assured that the administration is working to fill 125 vacant health posts and is prioritizing the availability of portable mammography machines for ASHA workers to enhance cancer screening at the grassroots. He also highlighted the transformative impact of Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which provides ₹5 lakh insurance cover to every individual, calling it an unmatched global model of health security.
Hon’ble MP Ladakh, Shri Haji Hanifa Jan, expressed gratitude to the LG and Chief Secretary for attending the programme and praised Yatharth Hospital for bringing cancer care facilities to Kargil. He commended JUIAK Ladakh for its tireless contributions in promoting education, healthcare, communal harmony, and environmental protection, including the plantation of 1.5 lakh saplings across Kargil. He strongly advocated for the sanctioning of cardio and neuro surgeons for DHK, refresher training for health staff, and the establishment of a Mini AIIMS in Ladakh. He also welcomed the sanction of an MRI machine for Kargil and called for upgrading the AMT School into a Nursing College.
Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Kargil, presented a memorandum to the LG Ladakh. His key requests included enhancing DHK from a 100-bedded to a 200-bedded hospital, creating a corpus health fund to support poor families facing high medical expenses, and providing incentives for religious scholars engaged in social service. He extended gratitude to Al Reza Foundation and Yatharth Hospital for conducting impactful health camps, especially in far-flung areas.
In his remarks, Hon’ble LG Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, congratulated the people of Kargil on the establishment of the Satellite Cancer Clinic, calling it a significant step in strengthening healthcare delivery in the district. He assured that early cancer screening programmes will be implemented across Ladakh to protect lives and build a healthier society. He also confirmed that the MRI machine has reached Srinagar and will be installed at Kargil soon, and assured due consideration for upgrading DHK into a 200-bedded hospital. He commended the Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation for its continued dedication to public welfare.
Here’s a polished comment-style excerpt that can be used as part of Dr. Mohd Abass’s speech at the event:
Dr. Mohd Abass, President of Al Reza Health Care & Research Foundation, in his remarks, said, "Al Reza Health Care & Research Foundation was established with the mission to extend quality healthcare to every corner of Ladakh, especially the underserved and far-flung areas. Through our collaborations with reputed institutions like Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, we are striving to bring advanced medical facilities closer to the people of Kargil. Our vision is not only to treat patients but also to build awareness, strengthen preventive healthcare, and ensure that no family suffers due to lack of medical support. This Satellite Cancer Clinic is a step towards that dream, and I urge all stakeholders to continue working collectively for a healthier Ladakh."
Sheikh Nazir Mehdi Mohammadi, President of JUIAK Ladakh, introduced the foundation and its wide-ranging initiatives in the health, education, and social sectors. He thanked the Hon’ble LG Ladakh and Chief Secretary for their gracious presence, describing it as a strong encouragement to organizations working at the grassroots level.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Superintendent of Police Kargil, Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Additional Superintendent of Police, Medical Superintendent DHK Kargil, doctors, nursing staff, and a large number of community members, demonstrating a collective commitment towards advancing healthcare in Ladakh.
The inauguration of the Satellite Cancer Clinic at Inqilab Manzil Qatilgah and the conduct of the Cancer Screening and Awareness Camp mark a milestone in the healthcare journey of Kargil. The collaborative initiative of Al Reza Health Care and Research Foundation and Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital reflects the growing focus on preventive healthcare and specialized services, ensuring that modern medical facilities are accessible to the people of Ladakh.
