Doon University to Host India–US Breast Health Awareness Event on Aug 13
New Delhi — Doon University in Dehradun, India, will host a major global breast health awareness programme on 13 August 2025, led by Colonel Mayank Chaubey (Retd), Global Ambassador of the Denver-based Breast Cancer in Young Women (BCYW) Foundation, USA.
The initiative—part of a five-year, state-wide campaign—seeks to reach 25,500 young women across 11 universities in Uttarakhand with lifesaving education on early detection and risk reduction. The programme at Doon University will bring together medical experts, public health advocates, and students in an interactive, data-driven effort to change the trajectory of breast cancer outcomes in India.
Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. In India, one in 28 women will develop the disease in their lifetime—rising to one in 22 in urban areas—and younger women are increasingly at risk.
Globally, experts warn that cultural myths, delayed detection, and inadequate screening continue to drive mortality rates.
The Doon University campaign seeks to close these gaps by challenging the misconception that breast cancer is solely an “older woman’s disease,” promoting self-examination and timely medical consultation, and equipping students with multilingual resources to extend awareness within their communities.
Event Highlights – 13 August 2025
The event on 13 August 2025 will open at 10:00 am with an address by the Vice Chancellor of Doon University, followed by an expert-led interactive session with Col. Mayank Chaubey and a team of doctors from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.
The programme will also see the launch of the Doon University Youth Council for Breast Health, the distribution of self-examination guides in multiple languages, and a live question-and-answer session with healthcare professionals.
Concluding the morning, Dr. Rajesh Bhatt will present a psychological perspective on well-being from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
This initiative builds on the momentum of the campaign’s first event, held on 18 July 2025 at Military Hospital Dehradun, where young women from the cantonment turned out in large numbers, surpassing expectations and engaging in lively, insightful discussions.
A Model for International Outreach
The BCYW Foundation’s Uttarakhand model is drawing attention from health advocacy groups worldwide as a promising and replicable blueprint for community-led, youth-focused cancer prevention. Its approach—embedding health literacy into academic environments—ensures that awareness begins early, within trusted spaces of learning. By combining medical expertise with student-driven outreach, the initiative not only addresses immediate knowledge gaps but also fosters a generation of informed health advocates.
This strategy aligns closely with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global objectives for early detection, lifestyle-based prevention, and equitable access to information. International observers view it as a case study in how local initiatives, when well-structured, can resonate beyond national borders.
At a time when global cancer rates are climbing and younger demographics are increasingly affected, the upcoming Doon University event highlights the urgency of merging public health diplomacy with grassroots engagement. It transforms university campuses into hubs of wellness activism—places where education, prevention, and empowerment intersect to create lasting change, both locally and globally.
