Smt. Seethakka, Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Telangana, launched the Omega Cancer Foundation during the Omega Women’s Wellness Summit while Dr. Mohana Vamsy, Chief Surgical Oncologist and Managing Director of Omega Hospitals, announced that 60 beds at the Banjara Hills cancer hospital will support awareness, screening and outreach initiatives.
Hyderabad, March 8, 2026: Preventive healthcare and early cancer screening for women were at the centre of discussions during the Omega Women’s Wellness Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, where Omega Hospitals announced the launch of the Omega Cancer Foundation.
The initiative was formally launched by Smt. Seethakka, Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Telangana, who emphasised the need to strengthen preventive healthcare and early diagnosis to improve women’s health outcomes.
Addressing the gathering, Smt. Seethakka spoke about the role women play across families, workplaces and society, and highlighted the importance of prioritising women’s health and wellbeing. She said regular health checkups and early screening can help detect diseases in time and reduce health risks.
Smt. Seethakka also highlighted the importance of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer and encouraged families and communities to support women in adopting preventive healthcare practices. Referring to the message Stand with Her, she called for greater awareness and community support to ensure women receive timely screening and medical attention.
As part of the initiative, Omega Hospitals announced that 60 beds will be dedicated to the Omega Cancer Foundation at its Banjara Hills facility. The hospital is a 230 bed comprehensive cancer centre and the allocation represents more than one quarter of the total capacity.
Dr. Mohana Vamsy, Chief Surgical Oncologist and Managing Director of Omega Hospitals, said the hospital’s approach focuses not only on treatment but also on awareness, early detection and preventive care, particularly among underserved communities.
Dr. Mohana Vamsy said the foundation will expand cancer awareness and screening programs across rural areas, panchayats and grassroots communities to improve access to early diagnosis.
The event also featured the Astha Shakti Honours titled Daughters of the Soil, recognising women who have contributed to social development and community initiatives.
The honourees included Kalpana Ramesh for leadership in urban water conservation, Dr. Shiva Ranjani Santosh for work in public health awareness, NSK Kumari for animal rescue and welfare initiatives, Sailaja Kiran for entrepreneurial leadership in industry, Roopa Maganti for rural development initiatives, Lakshmi Manchu for contributions through art and philanthropy, Lalitha Raghuram for advancing organ donation awareness, and Sunitha Krishnan for her work in combating human trafficking and supporting survivors.
Following the launch and recognition ceremony, Omega Hospitals in collaboration with the Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Hyderabad conducted a Continuing Medical Education session for young doctors focusing on advancements in cancer care.
Organisers said the summit aimed to encourage greater awareness about preventive healthcare and the importance of early screening in addressing cancer risks among women.
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