The Department of Posts announced on 30 October 2026 the issuance of commemorative postage stamps and picture postcards to promote breast cancer awareness. Supported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the initiative uses the postal network to encourage early detection and regular screening. The release highlights that 86.97 crore screenings for oral, breast, and cervical cancers have been conducted under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases. The stamps were released during the international Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which runs from 1 to 31 October.
Key points
- New commemorative stamps and postcards focus on breast cancer early detection and self-examination.
- 86.97 crore total screenings conducted for oral, breast, and cervical cancers nationwide.
- 22.90 crore screenings specifically conducted for breast cancer.
- 5.50 lakh individuals are currently undergoing treatment for these three types of cancer.
- India reported over two lakh new breast cancer cases in 2024.
When it applies
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
Who it affects
- general public