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Trivandrum, Kerala · Est. 2013

Where there is
healing,
there is hope

We believe every life is worth fighting for. Swasthi Foundation walks beside the suffering — offering free cancer screening, compassionate care, and the quiet strength that lets communities heal from within.

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Historic Milestones

Three summits that put
Kerala on the world map

From a state-level vision to an international stage — Swasthi Foundation's journey in preventive oncology.

Latest · 2026

First Global Preventive
Onco Summit

Swasthi Foundation organised the World's First Global Onco Summit — inaugurated by H.E. Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Hon'ble Governor of Kerala and concluded with the closing ceremony presided by Shri. Veena George, Hon'ble Health Minister of Kerala. A defining moment in global oncology.

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2023 · Intl. Preventive Onco Summit

International Preventive
Onco Summit 2023

Welcoming world-class cancer experts from Mayo Clinic, USA for a landmark six-day visit to Kerala — bridging global expertise with local needs.

200+
Onco Doctors
6
Days
Intl.
Scale
"More than 200 leading oncologists from across the world converged in Kerala — a true landmark in global cancer prevention history."
2022 · Where It Began

Kerala Preventive
Onco Summit 2022

The summit that started it all. Swasthi Foundation placed cancer prevention at the heart of Kerala's public health agenda with this landmark state-level summit.

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Inaugurated By
Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Kerala
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Kerala Summit
2023
Intl + Mayo Clinic
2026
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OUR STORY

When sorrow breeds goodness

Good things are often born of great sorrows. Swasthi Foundation came into being through a resolve to do unto mankind the goodness divinity has bestowed on all living things.

A keen eye that sees the sufferings of the underprivileged with kindness — a caring hand that extends to wipe a falling tear — an uncommon voice that rises above the tumults of life and stands for the deprived. Swasthi is that voice.

Vision
To implant the noble concept of charity that triggers macro-level societal change across Kerala
Mission
To be a prime motivator in charity and play a decisive role in the fortification of the deprived
Our Impact

Numbers that speak of hope

Every number represents a life touched, a family supported, a community empowered.

💙9,842+Women screened for cancer
🏕2,00,000+Health checkups
🗺14Districts of Kerala
👁300+Eye detection camps
What We Do

Our Programmes

A comprehensive approach to social upliftment — healthcare, environment, disability & education.

Snehathalam free cancer screening camp Kerala
Healthcare

Snehathalam

Kerala's largest free cancer screening for breast, oral and cervical cancers. 9,842+ women screened, 8 cancers detected early — lives saved.

Learn more → Since 2015
Swasthi Soukhya health awareness programme
Palliative Care

Swasthi Soukhya

Free screening for lifestyle diseases — diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions by volunteer doctors.

Learn more → Since 2014
Sneha Jyothi arts and sports camp for differently abled children
Disability

Sneha Jyothi

Empowering differently-abled children through art, sports & skill camps in partnership with Sports Authority of India.

Learn more → Monthly
Sukhino Bhavanthu environment programme launch
Environment

Sukhino Bhavanthu

Social awareness uniting citizens, corporates and government for environment protection across Trivandrum.

Learn more → Since 2018
Rakshaka Raksha police health camp
Community

Rakshaka Raksha

Free cancer & eye detection camps for the Kerala Police Force across 14 districts with Regional Cancer Centre TVM.

Learn more → Since 2016
Run Kerala Run community event and Mikavinthe Dinangal
Education

Mikavinthe Dinangal

Three-day vacation camps for school students promoting latent talents. 300+ students from Trivandrum participate annually.

🍂 Pink October · Breast Cancer Awareness

Think Pink, Think Prevention

Towards a Cancer-Safe Future

About the Programme

The Indian Radiological and Imaging Association, Kerala Chapter, in association with Swasthi Foundation and the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), has launched the Think Pink, Think Prevention campaign in Pink October.

Through awareness webinars and screening programmes across all districts of Kerala, led by radiologists at dedicated Preventive Radiology Screening Centres, we are making early detection accessible to every Keralite.

This is a milestone initiative aligned with the vision of the Global Preventive ONCO Summit 2026, Thiruvananthapuram — creating a statewide network of Preventive Radiology Screening Centres for early cancer detection.

Joint Initiative By
Indian Radiological & Imaging Association (IRIA), Kerala Chapter
Swasthi Foundation
Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA)

What We Screen For

Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Non-communicable Diseases
Preventive Radiology

Screening Centres Across Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram
Ernakulam
Kozhikode
Thrissur
Kollam
Kottayam
Kannur
Palakkad
Malappuram
Pathanamthitta
Wayanad
+ More
Early Detection Saves Lives
List of Preventive Radiology Screening Centres across Kerala
Find a Centre Near You →

Global Preventive Oncosummit 2026 (Jan 16–18, Thiruvananthapuram) — Creating a network of Preventive Radiology Screening Centres for early cancer detection and to downgrade the risk and staging of cancer across Kerala.

Human Stories

Real people. Real impact. Real Kerala.

Every photo tells a story of kindness, compassion and community. This is Swasthi Foundation at work.

Community health and wellness programme — women participating in Zumba fitness at Swasthi Foundation event
Community Wellness Women participating in Zumba fitness — Swasthi Foundation World Cancer Day 2019
Cancer awareness class — volunteers educating community members about early detection
Awareness & Education Cancer awareness class with community members
Free cancer screening camp — health professionals conducting Snehathalam breast cancer screening
Free Screening Snehathalam cancer screening camp — early detection saves lives
Snehathalam Mahila Award ceremony celebrating women changemakers in Kerala
Mahila Award 2018 Celebrating women changemakers of Kerala
Sneha Jyothi dance session — differently-abled children performing at Freedom Centre Kovalam
Sneha Jyothi Dance session — differently-abled children at Freedom Centre

"Lighting a candle is better than cursing the darkness. That is what Swasthi Foundation has striven to do since the very beginning — one camp, one family, one life at a time."

— Swasthi Foundation, Est. December 2013, Trivandrum, Kerala
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Know Your Health

Cancer Awareness in Kerala

Kerala's cancer incidence is significantly higher than the national average, with lifestyle changes and an aging population contributing to a rising burden. Late diagnoses remain a major challenge — but early detection saves lives. Know the signs.

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Kerala Health Alert

Kerala's cancer rates exceed the national average. Government screening programmes — including Arogyam Aanandam and Swasthi's Cancer Safe Kerala project — offer accessible early detection. Use them.

Cancer Safe Kerala →
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Breast Cancer
Women
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Lumps or thickening in breast tissue
  • Shape changes, nipple discharge or inversion
  • Persistent pain, redness or dimpling
✓ Early Detection

Self-exams, mammograms & ultrasounds. Kerala's mass screenings via family health centres & Arogyam Aanandam campaign & Swasthi's Cancer Safe project.

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Oral Cavity Cancer
Men
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Sores or patches not healing
  • Red/white patches, numbness or tenderness
  • Unexplained weight loss and earaches
✓ Early Detection

Routine dental check-ups are crucial for identifying suspicious lesions in the mouth early.

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Lung Cancer
Men
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Persistent cough, shortness of breath
  • Chest pain, coughing up blood
  • Hoarseness (early stages often asymptomatic)
✓ Early Detection

At-risk individuals should consider low-dose CT (LDCT) scans — early stages are often asymptomatic.

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Thyroid Cancer
Women
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Painless lump or swelling in the neck
  • Voice changes, hoarseness
  • Difficulty swallowing
✓ Early Detection

Often detected through neck ultrasounds — routine health checks can catch this early.

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Prostate Cancer
Men
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Early stages: often no symptoms
  • Trouble urinating, blood in urine/semen
  • Pelvic or bone pain
✓ Early Detection

Annual PSA blood tests and Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) are recommended.

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Colorectal Cancer
All
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool
  • Persistent abdominal pain and bloating
  • Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
✓ Early Detection

Regular colonoscopy or fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) are essential screenings.

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Liver Cancer
All
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite
  • Easy bruising or bleeding
  • Jaundice, abdominal swelling
✓ Early Detection

Regular ultrasound screenings for at-risk individuals (chronic Hepatitis B/C or cirrhosis).

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Ovarian Cancer
Women
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Bloating, early satiety, frequent urination
  • Pelvic or back pain (often dismissed)
  • Vague symptoms — don't ignore them
✓ Early Detection

Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and CA-125 blood test — prompt clinical evaluation is key.

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Uterine Cancer
Women
⚠ Warning Signs
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding (post-menopause)
  • Bleeding between periods or unusually heavy
  • Pelvic pain or pressure
✓ Early Detection

Prompt gynaecological evaluation — transvaginal ultrasound and endometrial biopsy.

🔔 Free cancer screenings are available across Kerala. Don't wait — early detection saves lives.

Cancer Safe Kerala →
Know the Signs · Detect Early · Save Lives

Cancer Awareness in Kerala

Kerala's cancer incidence is significantly higher than the national average, with lifestyle changes and an ageing population contributing to a rising burden. Late diagnoses remain a major challenge — but early detection saves lives.

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Kerala Cancer Burden

Kerala's cancer rates are significantly above the national average. Government screening programmes — including family health centres and the Arogyam Aanandam campaign — offer accessible testing options. Swasthi's Cancer Safe Kerala project complements these efforts through community-level outreach.

Cancer Safe Kerala →
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Breast Cancer
Women
Signs to watch
  • Lumps or thickening in breast or armpit
  • Shape or size changes, redness or dimpling
  • Nipple discharge, inversion or persistent pain
🔍 Early Detection

Self-exams, mammograms & ultrasounds. Swasthi's Snehathalam & Cancer Safe Kerala offer free mass screenings.

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Oral Cavity Cancer
Men
Signs to watch
  • Sores or patches not healing within 2 weeks
  • Red or white patches, numbness or tenderness
  • Unexplained weight loss and earaches
🔍 Early Detection

Routine dental check-ups are crucial for identifying suspicious lesions early.

🫘
Lung Cancer
Men
Signs to watch
  • Persistent cough, shortness of breath
  • Chest pain, coughing up blood, hoarseness
  • Early stages are often asymptomatic
🔍 Early Detection

At-risk individuals should consider low-dose CT (LDCT) scans. Early stages are often asymptomatic.

🫔
Thyroid Cancer
Women
Signs to watch
  • Painless lump or swelling in the neck
  • Voice changes, hoarseness
  • Difficulty swallowing or breathing
🔍 Early Detection

Often detected via neck ultrasounds — highlighting the value of routine health checks.

🧊
Prostate Cancer
Men
Signs to watch
  • Early stages may have no symptoms
  • Trouble urinating, blood in urine or semen
  • Pelvic or bone pain in advanced stages
🔍 Early Detection

Annual PSA blood test and Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) for men over 50.

🌭
Colorectal Cancer
All
Signs to watch
  • Changes in bowel habits, blood in stool
  • Persistent abdominal pain or cramping
  • Unexplained weight loss and fatigue
🔍 Early Detection

Regular colonoscopy or fecal occult blood tests (FOBT) are essential for early detection.

🥩
Liver Cancer
All
Signs to watch
  • Unexplained weight loss, nausea
  • Loss of appetite, jaundice
  • Easy bruising or bleeding
🔍 Early Detection

Regular ultrasound screenings are vital for those with hepatitis B/C or cirrhosis.

💌
Ovarian Cancer
Women
Signs to watch
  • Bloating, early satiety, frequent urination
  • Persistent pelvic or back pain
  • Vague signs often dismissed as common issues
🔍 Early Detection

Transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) and CA-125 blood test — requires clinical awareness.

❤️
Uterine Cancer
Women
Signs to watch
  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding (post-menopause)
  • Bleeding between periods or unusually heavy
  • Pelvic pain or abnormal discharge
🔍 Early Detection

Prompt gynaecological evaluation, transvaginal ultrasound and endometrial biopsy.

Swasthi Foundation's Snehathalam programme offers free cancer screening across Trivandrum. Don't wait for symptoms — get screened today.

Book Free Screening → Cancer Safe Kerala

There is no greater healer than love. Swasthi promises to be the voice — the uncommon voice that wings up to humanity.

Swasthi Foundation · Healing Lives, Building a Sustainable Future Together
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Upcoming

Events & Camps

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Snehathalam cancer screening camp
Ongoing 2025

Snehathalam Stage 4 — Free Cancer Screening

Across Trivandrum District Free for all residents
Sneha Jyothi arts camp
Monthly

Sneha Jyothi — Arts & Sports Camp

Freedom Centre, Kovalam Open to families
Aswasam cancer awareness day
Annual

Aswasam — Cancer Awareness & Patient Support

Regional Cancer Centre, TVM All welcome
Activities Gallery

Moments of Impact

Real moments from the field — our people, our work, our Kerala.

Mahila Award 2018
Mahila Award 2018
Zumba fitness programme
Zumba Fitness
Ponnonakkalam celebration
Ponnonakkalam
Snehathalam Phase 1
Snehathalam Ph.1
Snehajwala Launch
Snehajwala Launch
Run Kerala Run
Run Kerala Run
Ponnonakkalam 2018
Ponnonakkalam 2018
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News & Stories

Stories of Hope

World Cancer Day 2019 Swasthi Foundation programme
Healthcare

Snehathalam Stage 4 screens 5,000+ across Trivandrum

Fifty camps across Trivandrum district — more than 5,000 people screened for breast and oral cancers. This phase focused on removing fear of cancer through compassionate outreach and community education.

Read more →
Community
Swasthi Mahila Awards celebrates Kerala's women changemakers
Eye Health
Kaaval Kannine Kaaval — Eye detection camps for Kerala Police
Education
Mikavinthe Dinangal: 300+ students discover hidden talents
Walk With Us

Be Part of Our Healing Journey

Every hour you give changes a life. Whether you are a doctor, student, homemaker or professional — your compassion is all we need. Join Kerala's most dedicated community health volunteer network.

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Health Camps
Support free cancer and lifestyle disease screening camps across Trivandrum
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Community Outreach
Spread awareness, assist the deprived and mentor youth in disability support
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Events & Programmes
Help organise Sneha Jyothi, Sukhino Bhavanthu, Onco Summits and more

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Whether you want to volunteer, donate, seek help or learn more — our doors are always open.

Address
TC 11/1192/1, Watts Lane, Nandancode, Trivandrum – 695003
Phone
+91 98954 72752  |  +91 94956 40791  |  +91 94000 55724
Email
swasthifoundation2013@gmail.com

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