Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Panvel Camp Screens 266 Women for Cervical Cancer
Panvel’s civic corporation held a free health camp for women.
It took place at D.B. Patil School as part of a city campaign.
Doctors and health workers offered checks for many health problems.
These included diabetes, high blood pressure, eye and dental problems, and some cancers.
A total of 266 women had a Pap smear test to screen for cervical cancer.
Officials said the camp was meant to help women get advice and tests in one place.
The corporation also announced three more camps.
They were scheduled for Kalamboli, Kamothe, and Kharghar from October 8 to 10.
Panvel Municipal Corporation held a women’s health camp at D.B. Patil School under its Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026.
A total of 266 women underwent Pap smear tests for cervical cancer screening.
The free camp also offered checks and consultations for conditions including diabetes, hypertension, anaemia, and breast and oral cancers.
Officials said the camp aimed to make medical guidance and multiple healthcare services accessible to women.
Three more free camps were scheduled for Kalamboli on October 8, Kamothe on October 9, and Kharghar on October 10.
- Who
- Panvel Municipal Corporation organised the camp for women; 266 women underwent Pap smear screening.
- What
- A free women’s health camp offering consultations, screenings, and diagnostic services.
- When
- Wednesday; the civic corporation’s post announcing the camp was dated October 7, 2026.
- Where
- D.B. Patil School in Panvel, under Ward D.
- Why
- To provide women with medical guidance and access to multiple health services, including cervical cancer screening.
- Organiser
- Panvel Municipal Corporation
- Campaign
- Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026
- Camp venue
- D.B. Patil School, Panvel
- Pap smear screenings
- 266 women
- Additional camp — October 8
- Kalbhairav Hall, Kalamboli (Ward A)
- Additional camp — October 9
- Ward Committee Office, Kamothe (Ward C)
- Additional camp — October 10
- Senior Citizens’ Recreation Centre, Sector 15, Kharghar (Ward B)