Dailymirror.news, Hyderabad, 20 May, 2025 : In a powerful display of solidarity and support for breast cancer awareness, contestants of Miss World 2025 from five countries India, United Kingdom, France, Cameroon, and the United States visited the KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre for Breast Diseases in Hyderabad today.

The visit, led by Ms. Julia Morley, Chairman and CEO of Miss World Limited, highlighted the significant contributions of Dr. P. Raghu Ram, whose pioneering efforts in breast cancer care have transformed the medical landscape in India over the past 18 years.

The delegation commended Dr. Raghu Ram for spearheading innovative initiatives that have advanced early detection and awareness of breast cancer in India. Dr. Raghu Ram, Founder and Director of KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre and the Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, shared the deeply personal inspiration behind his work his mother’s battle with breast cancer. He reaffirmed his life-long commitment to early detection, stating, “Early detection saves lives, and I pledge to dedicate my life to this mission.”

Welcoming the delegates, Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, Chairman of KIMS Hospitals, praised Dr. Raghu Ram’s unwavering commitment and visionary leadership, calling his work a testament to love for both his mother and motherland. “Whatever he undertakes, he delivers with excellence,” he remarked.

Ms. Julia Morley, addressing healthcare professionals at the event, applauded the comprehensive, patient-centric model of care pioneered at KIMS-Ushalakshmi Centre, which she described as a model for the world. “Dr. Raghu Ram has built South Asia’s first purpose-built Breast Health Centre. His leadership and commitment exemplify a powerful bridge between the UK and India,” she said.

Miss World 2025 delegates, including:

• Nandini Gupta (Miss India 2025) – Business management executive
• Hannah Johns (Miss Northern Ireland 2025) – Nurse
• Issie Princesse (Miss Cameroon) – Breast cancer advocate
• Dr. Naomi Milne (Miss Guadeloupe 2025, France) – Medical doctor
• Dr. Idil Bilgen (USA) – Radiation oncology trainee

…each paid glowing tributes to Dr. Raghu Ram’s advocacy. They shared their personal motivations for promoting breast cancer awareness in their respective countries and praised the impactful presentation delivered at the centre. Several delegates expressed their intent to replicate the foundation’s initiatives in their own nations.

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Renowned classical dancer and breast cancer survivor Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant also shared her inspirational journey, crediting Dr. Raghu Ram’s care and counselling as key to her recovery. “I emerged a conqueror thanks to his expertise and compassion,” she said.

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The visit concluded on a note of mutual admiration and commitment, reinforcing the global importance of awareness, early detection, and collaborative action in the fight against breast cancer.