The Breath Easy Club of the School of Paramedical, Allied, and Health Care Science (SOPAHCS), MBU, organized an event, “World Cancer Day—A Survey,” on 4-8-25 from 10.00 to 12.30 in all the departments of MBU. It was aimed to raise awareness about lung cancer among the MBU University community, encourage student participation, and collect data on existing awareness levels through a survey.
The event commenced at 10:00 AM with an introductory gathering at the department. This was followed by an opening address on Lung Cancer Awareness, delivered by Mr. Manas Chakravarthy, Head of the Department. Subsequently, Assistant Professor R.S. Angeline Yehudhiya encouraged the students to actively engage in the awareness program and contribute to the chart presentations. As part of the program, students made chart presentations and plug cards that explained the causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent lung cancer.
Later, the students visited all departments of MBU and spoke to faculty, staff, and students. They explained the information using their charts and cards, answered questions, and encouraged everyone to take care of their lung health. The event was well-received and appreciated by the various departments of MBU. Many staff members appreciated the initiative taken by the students. This program helped spread knowledge about lung cancer and gave students a chance to be part of a meaningful health awareness activity. The event was successful and showed the power of teamwork and raising awareness within the student community. A key component of this outreach was the collection of responses through a Google survey form, which will be used to assess the current level of awareness on campus.
The event concluded with a summary of the presentations and the formal announcement of the winners. The program was a testament to the students’ teamwork and dedication to health education.
The event was a successful and impactful initiative. It not only educated the MBU campus community about lung cancer but also empowered students to take an active role in public health awareness. It fostered enthusiasm, teamwork, and a shared commitment to health education and cancer prevention, leaving a positive and lasting impression on the university community.
