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Marking International Women’s Day, Omega Hospitals launched the Omega Cancer Foundation and hosted the Omega Women’s Wellness Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, healthcare experts, and community leaders to highlight the importance of women’s health, cancer awareness, and preventive care.



The event was attended by Hon’ble Seethakka Garu, Minister for Women & Child Welfare, Telangana, who formally launched the Omega Cancer Foundation. Appreciating the initiative, she emphasised the importance of strengthening preventive healthcare, early diagnosis, and access to quality cancer care.



Addressing the gathering, Seethakka Garu highlighted the important role women play in families, workplaces, and society, and stressed the need to prioritise women’s health and wellbeing. She noted that prevention is better than cure and underscored the importance of regular health check-ups and greater awareness. She also emphasised the importance of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer and encouraged women and families to adopt preventive healthcare practices.



Emphasising the message “Stand with Her,� she called on families and communities to support women in prioritising their health through timely screening and preventive care. She also appreciated the efforts of the Omega Cancer Foundation in expanding cancer awareness and screening initiatives in rural areas, panchayats, and grassroots communities, and conveyed her best wishes for the foundation’s initiatives.



As part of the initiative, Omega Hospitals announced dedicated infrastructure support for the foundation’s activities. At its Banjara Hills facility, a 230-bed comprehensive cancer hospital, 60 beds—over 25 percent of the total capacity—will be dedicated to the Omega Cancer Foundation.



Dr. Mohana Vamsy, Chief Surgical Oncologist & Managing Director, Omega Hospitals, said the hospital’s focus goes beyond treatment to strengthening awareness, early detection, and preventive healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.



A highlight of the event was the Astha Shakti Honours – “Daughters of the Soil,� recognising eight women for their contributions to society.



The honourees included: • Kalpana Ramesh garu – Jala Shakti, for her leadership in urban water conservation and sustainable water management.



• Dr. Shiva Ranjani Santosh garu – Arogya Shakti, for advancing public health awareness and responsible healthcare initiatives.



• NSK Kumari garu – Karuna Shakti, for over three decades of dedication to animal rescue and welfare.



• Sailaja Kiran garu – Dhana Shakti, for leadership and entrepreneurial contributions in industry.



• Roopa Maganti garu – Udyama Shakti, for empowering rural communities through sustainable development initiatives.



• Lakshmi Manchu garu – Kala Shakti, for using art, cinema, and philanthropy to inspire social change.



• Lalitha Raghuram garu – Jeevana Shakti, for advancing organ donation awareness and strengthening India’s organ donation movement.



• Sunitha Krishnan garu – Nyaya Shakti, for her work in combating human trafficking and supporting survivors.



Following the launch and felicitation ceremony, Omega Hospitals, in association with the Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Hyderabad (OGSH), also conducted a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session for young doctors on advancements in cancer care.