On World Menstrual Hygiene Week, leaders called for dignity and awareness. NCW and SHEWings Foundation launched the ‘Cancer Screening on Wheels’ initiative in Delhi to provide doorstep cancer screening and healthcare to women in remote areas.
On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Week 2026, Union Minister for Women & Child Development, National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson and healthcare leaders called for dignity, awareness and accessible healthcare for women across India. Speaking at the event, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar said, “Periods are not shameful, they are a natural biological process. Society must move from silence to awareness and from stigma to dignity. Open conversations, awareness, and accessible healthcare support are necessary for every woman.”
The NCW, in collaboration with SHEWings Foundation, organised a special national dialogue on menstrual health and women’s well-being at the NCW Auditorium, New Delhi.
‘Cancer Screening on Wheels’ Launched
During the programme, the “Cancer Screening on Wheels” initiative was also launched to strengthen last-mile healthcare accessibility for women. The mobile screening bus was also inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development, Savitri Thakur, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, President Women’s Club NHPC Shikha Gupta, and Founder of SHEWings Madan Mohit Bhardwaj.
Dr Rajesh Mishra, Medical Director of SHEWings Cancer Center, explained about the medical technology built into the bus. He encouraged all healthy women to get themselves screened through this initiative.
The specially designed screening bus aims to provide doorstep preventive healthcare services for women, especially in underserved and remote communities. The initiative is focused on creating awareness and ensuring early detection of cervical cancer, breast cancer, and other women’s health concerns through accessible screening facilities.
A Collective Call for Dignity and Preventive Healthcare
The programme witnessed the presence of healthcare experts, educators, social leaders, and youth participants who collectively emphasised the importance of menstrual dignity, awareness, and preventive healthcare.
Addressing the gathering, Thakur highlighted the importance of ensuring healthcare access and menstrual awareness for every woman and girl across the country. She emphasised that breaking the silence around menstruation and women’s health is essential for building a healthier and empowered society.
NHPC Women’s Club President Shikha Gupta appreciated the meaningful initiative organised on the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Week and congratulated NCW and SHEWings Foundation for the successful event. She described the launch of the “Cancer Screening on Wheels” initiative as a commendable and impactful step in the field of women’s healthcare. She further highlighted that the initiative would play a significant role in providing timely healthcare services to women living in remote and underprivileged areas.
Founder of SHEWings Madan Mohit Bhardwaj, stated, “The Cancer Screening on Wheels initiative is an important step towards reaching women at the grassroots level. Through this bus, women will have access to awareness, screening, and preventive healthcare services directly at their doorstep.” (ANI)
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