Students of the Synapse Stories Drama Club at Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS) staged a musical theatre performance on paediatric cancer awareness at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida.
The performance combined theatre, music and dance to highlight the emotional and social challenges faced by children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The programme aimed to promote awareness, empathy and public understanding of childhood cancer.
Dr (Brig.) Ranjit Ghuliani, Medical Superintendent of NIIMS, attended the event as the chief guest. The Director of GIMS and representatives from PGI Chandigarh were also present.
According to the organisers, the GIMS director appreciated the students’ performance, while the PGI Chandigarh representative congratulated the team for its contribution to cancer awareness. Participants received certificates and gifts in recognition of their efforts.
Armaan Mandal received the Best Actor award, while Jayant Sharma was recognised for Best Supporting Role. Disha Lal, Stuti and two other performers received recognition for Best Dance Performance.
The production was directed by Dr Nishant Sharma, with music by Dr Bhavuk Jain and Tushar Tiwari.
The initiative highlighted the potential role of performing arts in health education and in encouraging greater understanding of the challenges faced by children with cancer and their families.