**Executive Summary**
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, observed World Cancer Day 2026 on February 3rd and 4th, 2026. The Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO) organized the event, which included awareness activities, academic sessions, and competitions focused on promoting cancer prevention and integrative care through Ayurveda. The program aimed to sensitize young minds and disseminate knowledge on Ayurveda-based oncology services.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* Celebrated World Cancer Day 2026 with awareness and academic activities.
* Organized by the Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO).
* Focused on cancer prevention, early detection, and integrative care through Ayurveda.
* **Activities:**
* Started February 3rd, 2026, with a Slogan Competition and an Essay Writing Competition.
* Main program held February 4th, 2026, attended by academicians, clinicians, researchers, and students.
* Patient awareness speeches were conducted in hospital OPD premises.
* Expert guest lecture by Dr. Ashok Patel on molecular understanding of cancer and interdisciplinary approaches in oncology.
* **Key Discussions and Addresses:**
* Dignitaries emphasized the importance of Ayurveda-based integrative oncology.
* Dr. Amrish Dedge presented a report on CIO activities in 2025.
* Prof. (Dr.) Pradeepkumar Prajapati emphasized the role of Ayurveda in cancer prevention and integrative patient care.
* **Recognition:**
* Release of the CIO Information Brochure.
* Dr. Patel was felicitated for his contribution.
* Winners of the Slogan and Essay Competitions were awarded.
* **Conclusion:**
* The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Pramod Yadav.
**Impact Analysis**
**AIIA Staff and Faculty**
* **Impact:** Were involved in organizing and participating in the event, delivering speeches, conducting awareness sessions, and contributing to the dissemination of knowledge on Ayurveda-based oncology.
* **Action Required:** Continue to promote and advance evidence-based integrative oncology.
**Students**
* **Impact:** Participated in competitions and gained insights into cancer awareness, prevention, and holistic healthcare.
* **Action Required:** Imbibe the importance of cancer awareness and prevention.
**Patients and Attendants**
* **Impact:** Received education on early warning signs of cancer, lifestyle risk factors, and the role of Ayurveda in cancer prevention.
* **Action Required:** Apply the knowledge gained to improve their health and well-being.
**Researchers and Academicians**
* **Impact:** Attended the program and gained insights into the molecular understanding of cancer and interdisciplinary approaches in oncology.
* **Action Required:** Utilize the new information to advance research and innovation in the field of oncology.
Key Entities Referenced
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi: The central organization hosting the World Cancer Day 2026 event focusing on Ayurveda-based integrative oncology.
Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO): AIIA's center organizing the event, promoting cancer prevention, early detection, and integrative care through Ayurveda.
World Cancer Day 2026: The observed event, its awareness program is the subject of the press release.
Kusuma School of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi: Institution from which a guest lecturer, Dr. Ashok Patel, was invited.
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World Cancer Day 2026 at All India Institute of
Ayurveda, New Delhi Observes World Cancer
Day 2026 with Awareness and Academic
Activities
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 9:14PM by PIB Delhi
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi observed World Cancer Day 2026 with a series
of awareness-oriented and academic activities organized by the Centre for Integrative Oncology (CIO),
reinforcing the institute’s commitment to cancer prevention, early detection, and integrative care through
Ayurveda.
The activities started on 3rd February 2026 with student-focused activities including a Slogan
Competition and an Essay Writing Competition, aimed at promoting creative engagement and
sensitizing young enthusiastic minds to imbibe the importance of cancer awareness, prevention, and
holistic healthcare.
The main program was held on 4th February 2026 and was attended by eminent academicians, clinicians,
researchers, and students.
Morning Session- Patient sensitisation & Awareness activities
The Inaugural Ceremony was graced by distinguished dignitaries including:
Prof. (Dr.) Pradeepkumar Prajapati, Director, AIIA, New Delhi
Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Badwe, Medical Superintendent, AIIA Hospital
Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Dean FAUM, DU
Prof. (Dr.) Ramakant Yadav, Dean (PG)
Dr. Pramod Yadav
Dr. Amrish Dedge
Dr. Meeta Jhala
The dignitaries emphasized the growing cancer burden and the importance of Ayurveda-based
integrative oncology for prevention, supportive care, and survivorship.
A Patient Awareness speeches were conducted in the hospital OPD premises, where patients and
attendants were educated on early warning signs of cancer, lifestyle risk factors, and the role of Ayurveda
in cancer prevention and supportive care by faculties, PhD and Post graduate scholars of AIIA.
Afternoon Session- Expert Guest Lecture
While welcoming, the audience were addressed by (Prof.) Yogesh Badwe, Medical Superintendent AIIA
Hospital, Prof. (Dr.) Manjusha Rajagopala, Dean FAUM, DU and Prof. (Dr.) Ramakant Yadav, Dean
(PG).A comprehensive Report on CIO Activities in 2025 was presented by Dr. Amrish Dedge, highlighting
the Centre’s initiatives in integrative cancer care, research, awareness programs, and patient care.
This was followed by the Release of the CIO Information Brochure by the dignitaries, marking an
important step in disseminating knowledge on Ayurveda-based integrative oncology services available at
AIIA.
A Guest Lecture was delivered by Dr. Ashok Patel, Associate Professor, Kusuma School of Biological
Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, who provided valuable insights into the molecular
understanding of cancer alongwith genomics fundamentals in cancer research and the scope of
interdisciplinary approaches in oncology in research and healthcare.
Dr. Patel was formally felicitated for his contribution, along with recognition of all coordinators and
organizing committee members.
The winners of the Slogan and Essay Competitions were awarded acknowledging their creative and
intellectual involvement and contribution with present theme of cancer awareness.
The Presidential Address by Prof. (Dr.) Pradeepkumar Prajapati, Director, AIIA, emphasized the
crucial role of Ayurveda in cancer prevention, lifestyle modification, immunity enhancement, and
integrative patient care, and reiterated AIIA’s commitment to advancing evidence-based integrative
oncology.
The program concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Pramod Yadav, expressing gratitude to all
dignitaries, speakers, faculty members, students, and participants for making the World Cancer Day
observance a meaningful success.***
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