Ramesh Gupta Memorial Trust (RGMT), a CSR initiative of Ramesh Corp., in partnership with World Child Cancer and B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital (BPKMCH), continues its efforts to improve childhood cancer care in Nepal. Along with hospital-based support, RGMT conducts awareness programs in schools and communities to promote early detection and help reduce stigma around cancer. As part of this initiative, RGMT organized a Childhood Cancer Awareness Program at Prembasti Secondary School, Bharatpur, aimed at educating parents and guardians about the early signs and symptoms of childhood cancer and informing them about available support services.

The program brought together 160 parents from Bharatpur Metropolitan City, whose active participation highlighted the strong need for increased awareness at the community level. The session began at 3:00 PM with welcome remarks from the School Chairman and Principal, who emphasized the importance of early detection and expressed appreciation to RGMT and World Child Cancer for conducting this meaningful program.

Technical sessions were facilitated by experts from BPKMCH and RGMT, including Dr. Krisha Sagar Sharma (Pediatric Oncologist), Dr. Niva Tiwari (Consultant Pediatrician), Ms. Prechan Thapaliya (Nutritionist), and Ms. Shristi Regmi (Psychosocial Counselor). The resource team provided a comprehensive overview of childhood cancer, early warning signs, and the importance of timely medical care and referrals. They also shared information on government schemes, hospital services, and the support offered by RGMT and World Child Cancer. Additional sessions covered nutrition guidance and psychosocial care for children undergoing treatment, along with clarifications on common myths and misconceptions, reinforcing that childhood cancer is curable when detected early and treated properly.

An interactive Q&A session allowed parents to raise concerns regarding causes of childhood cancer, treatment options, recovery rates, and financial support. Experts addressed each question with clarity and reassurance, encouraging families to seek timely care from trusted health institutions. Parents expressed that the session helped them better understand early symptoms, boosted their confidence in available support systems, and reduced fear and stigma related to cancer. Many shared their intention to spread this knowledge within their communities and requested similar programs in other schools.

The awareness program successfully achieved its goal of informing and empowering parents to identify early signs of childhood cancer and access appropriate care. RGMT extends heartfelt thanks to the school management, World Child Cancer, BPKMCH, and all participating parents for their strong support and engagement. RGMT remains committed to expanding such initiatives across Nepal to ensure that no child with cancer goes undiagnosed or untreated.