New Delhi witnessed a meaningful initiative where journalists stepped beyond reporting and started an important conversation about health. The National Union of Journalists-India (NUJI), along with the Delhi Journalists Association and NUJI’s Women’s Wing, organized an awareness talk focused on cancer and the health challenges faced by women journalists.

Held at Jantar Mantar, the session felt less like a formal lecture and more like an open, engaging discussion. There was space for questions, shared experiences, and clear information. Dr. Akanksha Sinha, Senior Consultant from the Preventive Oncology Department of Delhi State Cancer Institute, led the session and explained key points in very simple and easy language.

She highlighted that breast and cervical cancer are the most common among women, while lung and oral cancers are more common in men. One of the strongest messages she shared was about prevention. She stressed that the HPV vaccine is very important to protect against cervical cancer.

Dr. Sinha explained that the vaccine is now available under a government initiative and is being given free of cost at Delhi State Cancer Institute. It can be taken by girls above the age of nine and is most effective up to the age of fifteen. She also noted that women up to 45 years of age can still benefit from it. Importantly, she added that boys can also take the vaccine, as it helps in reducing the risk of certain cancers in them as well.

The session saw active participation from women journalists, who asked questions and shared their concerns openly. The interactive nature of the event helped clear many doubts and spread awareness in a practical way.

Several senior members of NUJI, including President Ras Bihari, General Secretary Pramod Tiwari, and Women’s Wing National Convenor Pratibha Shukla, were present at the event along with many other journalists. The strong presence of women journalists made the session even more impactful.

This was not just a lecture—it was a reminder that in busy professional lives, health should never be ignored. Awareness and timely action can make all the difference.