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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
297 new day care cancer centres approved for FY26: Centre
The Union government has informed that Parliament has approved 297 new day care cancer centres across the country for FY26. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav stated the measures undertaken by the government in tackling cancer incidences in the country. In the Union Budget announced in February, the government had proposed that 'all district hospitals will have day care cancer centres. About 200-day care cancer centres will be established in 2025-26". The day-care centres are aimed at providing chemotherapy -- an important part of cancer treatment -- to cancer patients. "Following the announcement in the Union Budget 2025-26, so far, 297 new day care cancer centres have been approved for the financial year 2025-26. These centres aim to provide follow-up chemotherapy for patients referred by tertiary care centres,' Jadhav said. 'Unit cost for establishment of day care cancer centres may be up to Rs 1.49 crores as per the requirement and gaps at that facility,' he added. Currently, there are 364 such centres across the country. Further, the Minister noted that the government has set up "19 State Cancer Institutes (SCI) and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCC) in different parts of the country' under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). The Centre also provides financial assistance to these centres for the procurement of radiotherapy equipment, diagnostic equipment, surgical equipment, and enhancement of indoor civil work and patient facilities for cancer and such other purposes relevant to diagnosis, treatment, and care of cancer. 'The maximum permissible assistance for SCI is Rs. 120 crores and for TCCC is Rs 45 crores,' Jadhav said. The National Cancer Institute at Jhajjar (Haryana) and the second campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, have been set up to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities. Cancer treatment facilities have also been approved in all 22 new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). In addition, a population-based initiative for screening, management, and prevention of common NCDs, including cancer, has been rolled out as a part of Comprehensive Primary Health Care in the country under National Health Mission (NHM) through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. In a bid to boost cancer care in the country, the government has also enhanced cancer education. Jadhav stated that the National Medical Commission has taken steps for ease of starting Postgraduate (PG) courses, including for Oncology. 'One can start a PG course with two seats, even with two faculties, without having a senior resident. In many specialties, bed requirements for unit formation have been reduced,' the MoS said. 'Medical colleges/ institutes can apply for starting PG course one year after medical college has been permitted to start an undergraduate course; and government medical colleges can start PG course simultaneously with UG course,' the Minister added.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
WCD Ministry alerts states on risks of high edible oil consumption
New Delhi: The ministry of women and child development (WCD) has issued an advisory to states asking them to focus on reducing consumption of edible oils in daily diets, in light of the rising burden of overweight and obesity. It had earlier too urged the states/UTs to exercise caution in the use of added sugar, salt, preservatives, colours, and other synthetic ingredients in the preparation of supplementary nutrition provided in Anganwadis through Take Home Rations and meals. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category others Finance Data Science Data Science MBA PGDM Data Analytics Technology Management CXO Others Public Policy Product Management MCA healthcare Cybersecurity Leadership Degree Healthcare Operations Management Design Thinking Digital Marketing Artificial Intelligence Project Management Skills you'll gain: Duration: 16 Weeks Indian School of Business CERT - ISB Cybersecurity for Leaders Program India Starts on undefined Get Details The latest data on prevalence of obesity in the country warrants an urgent call for preventive action, it said. According to NFHS-5, one in five adults in urban India is overweight or obese. In parallel, the Poshan Tracker data (May 2025) reveals 6% children under five years of age in the Anganwadi Centres fall into the overweight/obese category. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo "These trends, largely driven by unhealthy diets, reduced physical activity and bad lifestyle significantly heighten the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and certain cancers," it said. The latest data on prevalence of obesity in the country warrants an urgent call for preventive action, it said. The ministry has asked the states/UTs to conduct targeted awareness programmes/activities for officers, field functionaries, Anganwadi workers and community at large. "These efforts should focus on reducing consumption of edible oils in daily diets in line with the Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024, released by the National Institute of Nutrition," it said. Live Events To reinforce the objectives of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, states have also been asked to initiate awareness campaigns across all tiers-from state and district offices to AWCs.
United News of India
15-07-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Health Ministry says no directive on warning labels for Indian snacks
New Delhi, July 15 (UNI) A recent health advisory recommending the display of 'oil and sugar boards' in public and workplace settings has sparked debate, with some reports alleging selective targeting of traditional Indian snacks such as samosas, kachoris, and vadapav. In response, however, the Union Health Ministry has issued a clarification, calling these reports 'misleading, incorrect, and baseless.' In a statement issued here, the Ministry made it clear that it has not mandated warning labels on traditional Indian snacks or any food products sold by vendors. 'The Health Ministry Advisory does not direct Warning Labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks. It does not target India's rich street food culture,' it said. Rather, the Ministry had earlier released a general advisory aimed at promoting healthier food choices in workplace settings. This advisory is part of a broader public health initiative under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), said the statement. The advisory encourages the installation of informational boards in common workplace areas such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, and meeting rooms. These boards are designed to raise awareness about the consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various foods and serve as daily prompts to combat rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and hypertension in the country, it said. The Ministry emphasised that the advisory is a behavioural nudge, not a regulatory measure, and does not single out specific Indian food items. It also includes messaging to promote consumption of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat alternatives, and encourages physical activity through initiatives such as stair usage, short exercise breaks, and accessible walking routes within office premises. 'The general advisory is a behavioural nudge to make people aware about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specifically to any particular food product. The Advisory mentions other health messages such as promoting healthy meals such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat options along with making suggestions for opting for physical activity such as encouraging use of stairs, organising short exercise breaks and facilitating walking routes,' it added. The clarification comes amid growing concern over lifestyle-related diseases in India, with health authorities working to encourage preventive strategies without undermining cultural food practices. UNI AJ GNK
NDTV
15-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
"Misleading": Health Ministry On Warning Labels For Samosas, Jalebis
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as "misleading, incorrect, and baseless". It clarified that its advisory on health messaging about hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items is not a directive for vendors to put warning labels on their products, and underlined that it does not target India's rich street food culture. The general advisory is a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product, the ministry said in a statement. The advisory mentions other messages promoting healthy food such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat options and making suggestions for people to opt for physical activity, such as the use of stairs and short exercises. The ministry had separately issued an advisory, which is an initiative towards making healthier choices at workplaces. It advises displaying boards in workplaces to raise awareness on the harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items. These boards are meant to serve as daily reminders on fighting obesity, the burden of which is sharply rising in the country, the statement said. "The health ministry advisory does not direct warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks. It does not target India's rich street food culture," it clarified. The initiative is part of the ministry's flagship initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases. Excessive consumption of oil and sugar is a key contributor to the rising rate of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other lifestyle-related diseases. The ministry has urged all ministries and departments to install displays of boards mentioning the sugar and oil content in snacks such as samosa, kachori, pizza, burger, french fries, soft drinks, gulab jamun and vadapav to promote healthy lifestyles and combat obesity and non-communicable diseases. It has also called for printing health messages on all official stationery such as letterheads, envelopes, notepads, folders and publications to reinforce daily reminders on fighting obesity. While the oil board mentioned snacks such as French fries, burgers, pizza, samosa, pakodas and vadapav, the sugar board included items such as soft drinks, gulab jamun and chocolate pastries.
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Health Ministry clarifies no warning labels for samosa and jalebi
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday clarified that it has not directed the placement of warning labels on food products, following confusion caused by a letter from the Union Health Secretary advising the display of oil and sugar boards in government offices. 'It advises about the display of boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, and meeting rooms to raise awareness on the harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items,' the ministry said in its clarification. Describing the directive as a general advisory, the ministry stated that the move was intended as a behavioural nudge to increase awareness about hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, not targeted at any specific food items. 'The health ministry advisory does not direct warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks,' the ministry clarified. It added that the government does not intend to target India's rich street food culture. This advisory, the letter states, was shared to promote healthy lifestyles and combat obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. According to the Lancet GBD 2021 obesity forecasting study, the number of overweight and obese adults in India is projected to rise from 1.8 crore in 2021 to 44.9 crore by 2050, making it the country with the second-highest global burden. The oil and sugar board initiative is part of the ministry's flagship efforts under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD).
