How to make a strong Cervical Cancer free society?

Detect and Protect women in the rural areas of Aurangabad from Cervical Cancer Our success stories bring hope and encouragement to women who have been affected by Cervical and Breast cancer in Aurangabad. One such success story is Gayabai’s path to recovery . Below is her success story in her own words: “I, Gayabai was suffering from abdominal pain which was growing day by day, and then there was a complete necessity to visit the local clinic. The doctor at the clinic suggested to get a treatment done from a hospital in the city. Due to my financial status, I was unable to proceed with the treatment. It was then through ASHA workers that I came to know about GeBBS Foundation and got an opportunity to visit their free check-up camp conducted at Borgao in Aurangabad.   The doctors who inspected me suggested to visit the MGM hospital at Aurangabad. At MGM hospital, the doctors checked and immediately admitted me. I had to go through an Abdominal Hysterectomy process on 2...

Women in rural India experience a lot of healthcare issues especially in the field of Cancer. Cervical and breast cancer is the second and most common disease amongst women. As information about these diseases are limited, it is paramount to spread awareness and provide timely access to all the women in the rural areas. To take this forward and empower the women in the rural areas of the society we, at GeBBS Foundation have decided to select few districts in India and provide healthcare support by utilizing our resources and efforts.   At present our focus is on Aurangabad and Jalna district. We have currently organized a series of healthcare camps at Auranagabad with the help of our partnered hospital MGM (Mahatma Gandhi Mission hospital) and the Zilla Parishad (a local government organization on district level) of Aurangabad. MGM is one of the most advanced, reputed and multi-specialty care centers. The hospital not only provides curative treatment but also pro...

Cancer is the fourth most common disease amongst women especially in rural areas. Keeping that in mind, GeBBS Foundation is established to provide access to better healthcare, better education and better livelihood.   Our objective is not only to spread awareness about Cervical and Breast cancer amongst women of 30 to 60 age group but also screening of women with a special focus on PAP Smear test. We provide this service through Mobile Cancer Detection Vans (Clinic on Wheels). These well-equipped vans have all the necessary facilities to carry out Screening tests. We have trained ANM and an Assistant. (both ladies) who are entitled to do the screenings. Our Mobile Cancer Detection Vans (Clinic on Wheels) visits various villages as per the schedule and conduct the Screening Camps. With the focus on women suffering from Cervical and Breast cancer, we ensure a strong government linkage: 11 highly trained ASHA workers to spread the awareness program and help the women from...