Cancer day care centres to be set up in 200 districts this year: Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has announced that cancer day care centres would be established in 200 districts across the nation this year. "Within three years, the government plans to make this facility available in every district," he said. He emphasised that providing world-class medical care to all Indians was a top priority for the government.
The Union Minister made these remarks while addressing a gathering at a national seminar on cancer, held at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in Badhsa village on Saturday. He was welcomed by BJP national secretary and former Haryana Minister Om Prakash Dhankar.
During his speech, Nadda highlighted the BJP government's efforts to provide cutting-edge cancer treatments. “In the past, families had to sell houses and lands to afford cancer treatment. Now, with the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Ayushman Bharat Yojana and affordable cancer medications, all cancer patients have easy access to the treatment they need," he said.
On the occasion, the Union Health Minister dedicated the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Radio Nucleicid Therapy Ward and Free Generic Dispensary to the public at the NCI premises. He took stock of the facilities available there and also visited Vishram Sadan run by Bhau Rao Deoras Seva Sadan and praised the existing facilities.
“Until 1998, there was only one AIIMS in the country. Under the leadership of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 16 AIIMS were established, and this number has increased to 22 under the government led by PM Narendra Modi. Research and innovation in the medical field are now driven by humanitarian values. The government is formulating policies that prioritise public interest, and doctors, paramedics and scientists are working tirelessly. As a result, there is no need to travel abroad for cancer treatment,” said Nadda.
He further stated that the NCI, which was established just six years ago, has gained a distinct global reputation today. During the seminar, the Union Minister honoured individuals and institutions making significant contributions to social service in the medical field.
