Panaji, 4 February 2026: Reinforcing the global World Cancer Day 2026 theme, United By Unique, Manipal Hospital Goa marked the occasion with a heartfelt cake-cutting ceremony dedicated to its cancer patients, celebrating their courage, resilience and inspiring journeys of hope.
The simple yet meaningful gesture was aimed at spreading positivity, hope and emotional support among patients undergoing cancer treatment. Doctors, nurses, hospital staff and caregivers joined the patients during the celebration, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to compassionate and patient-centric care.
Speaking on the occasion, representatives from Manipal Hospital Goa highlighted the importance of not just medical treatment but also emotional well-being in a patient’s cancer journey. World Cancer Day reminds us that cancer care goes beyond medicines and procedures. It is equally about empathy, encouragement and standing by our patients at every step, they said.
World Cancer Day, observed globally on February 4, aims to raise awareness about cancer, promote prevention, early detection and ensure access to quality care for all. Through initiatives like this, Manipal Hospital Goa continues to emphasise holistic healing and support for cancer patients and their families.
About Manipal Hospitals
As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India, serving over 8 million patients annually, with a focus on providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services. Manipal’s integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 49 hospitals across 24 cities with 12,600 licensed beds and a talented pool of over 11,000 doctors and an employee strength of more than 34,000.
Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for patients from around the globe. The group is AAHRPP accredited, and most hospitals in its network are NABH, NABL, ER and Blood Bank accredited, and recognised for Nursing Excellence.
