#Dal Goes Pink
-October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month-
Srinagar, October 5th 2024: In order to create awareness around increasing incidences of breast cancer in
Jammu&Kashmir, Fortis Hospital, Gurugramtoday organized an awarenessprogramme in Srinagar’s Dal
Lake. Around 150 Shikaras were tied up with pink ribbons in the Dal Lake, 2000 pink balloons were flown
in the air, Local Kashmiri folk dance by local artists were performed on traditional Kashmirimusic,the
tourists were given free Shikara rides in the Dal Lake.
The event began with a Press Briefing by Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat (|AS) Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar
who was also the Chief Guest for the occasion, Dr Ankur Bahl (Senior Director, Medical Oncology, Fortis
Gurugram), Dr Farah Farooq(Centre Manager, Fortis Medical Centre, Srinagar), Dr Ritu Garg(Chief
Innovation and Growth Officer, Fortis Healthcare), Mahipal Singh Bhanot(SBU Head, Fortis
Gurugram)andYash Rawat (Facility Director, Fortis GurUgram). Other Senior Dignitaries including Dr
Malik (Additional DC, Srinagar)Dr Syed Ghazala
Nazki,State Programme
Khalid Hussain
Jbdldev Prakasn (MD & CEO- J & K Bank),Mr. Mushtag
Man2ger National Health Mission,
Abmed Chava (CMD & Founder, Mustag oroup or rotels), Mr.Rashid Yahya Nagash, Regional Wildlife
Warden, Headquarters J&Kwere present at the event.
Dr. Bilal Mohiud Din Bhat (IAS) Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar said: ” Congratulate Fortis Gurugram
L imitigtive as it highlights the urgency of comhbating bre ast cancer and unitina the community of
breast Cancer by Senang a messdge of hope, survival, and courage to
A eoice gwareness about
disease. Together, we need to educate,
those who have bravely fought the
empower, and inspire hope
and save the lives lost to breast cancer”
