State-wide Oral Cancer Surveillance Initiative

  • On 19th May 2026, a major state-wide initiative to strengthen early detection of oral cancer was launched in Kerala.
  • The programme is being implemented under CanWin, spearheaded by the Indian Dental Association with support from VPS Lakeshore Hospital, the Chittilappilly Foundation and other healthcare partners.
  • The initiative includes the Oral Lesion Surveillance Program (OLSP), which aims to convert nearly 6,500 dental clinics across Kerala into early oral cancer detection centres.
  • The programme focuses on structured screening, documentation and referral systems to improve early diagnosis of oral cancer ....
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