Ambuja Foundation, backed by Ambuja Cements, hosted a high-impact breast cancer awareness and training camp in Kodinar, Gir Somnath, Gujarat.

The event was organised with the Association of Breast Surgery UK (ABS), Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI), Gir Somnath District Health Department, and Gujarat Medical Council.

Dignitaries included Nilesh Jajadia, IPS (IGP Junagadh), representatives from Adani Cements and Ambuja Foundation, senior oncologists from Saurashtra, and health officials.

Building on earlier camps in Chandrapur and Bathinda, the programme has so far reached: 6,000 women, conducted 3,700 clinical breast exams, and identified & referred 17 high-risk cases.

Over three days, international and national experts from ABS and ABSI trained 70 plus doctors, 200 plus Community Health Officers (CHOs) and ASHAs in self-breast examination (with prosthesis-based lump detection practice), early diagnosis, and treatment protocols. On day three, 130 plus women received examinations and counselling, while trainees practised under supervision.

Gujarat has reported – 54,000 breast cancer cases in the last five years; cervical and ovarian cancers also remain high in Saurashtra, especially among women 18–30.

Since launching NCD cancer interventions in 2023, Ambuja Foundation has expanded evidence-based awareness and capacity building.

“Since 2023 we’ve worked closely with ABS, ABSI and Gujarat Medical Council experts. We aim to scale this life-saving programme across more rural locations,” said Pearl Tiwari, CEO, Ambuja Foundation.

“This partnership with Ambuja Foundation has significantly expanded our breast cancer awareness reach in rural India. We remain committed to sharing expertise with frontline health workers,” said Dr. Leena Chagla, FRCS, Past President-Elect, ABS UK.

“It has been inspiring to witness Ambuja Foundation’s commitment first-hand. With Dr. D G Vijay, ABSI President, joining us in Gujarat, we have strengthened the foundation for long-term impact,” added Dr. Sarah Downey, President, ABS UK.

Dr. D G Vijay, President, ABSI, affirmed: “As a Gujarati and ABSI President, I am fully committed to sustaining and expanding this vital initiative.”