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The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Cancer scares people, breaks them emotionally, financially; its treatment govt's top priority: Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said fighting cancer is a top priority area for policy makers and a sum of ₹3,000 crore has been allocated in the last eight years for high-end treatment. He was speaking after inaugurating the Truebeam facility (linear accelerator used in radiation oncology) at the State Cancer Institute here. Cancer treatment a top priority "We have made cancer treatment top priority. We have increased our baseline for screening and detection. In 1,75,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), screening for oral, breast and cervical cancer has been conducted. We have made the age of 30 mandatory for screening. Cancer treatment is a priority area for policy makers," he said. Nadda said more than 26.70 crore people have been screened for oral cancer, following which 1.63 lakh cases were detected. "As many as 14.6 crore people were screened for breast cancer, resulting in 57,179 detections. More than 9 crore people were screened for cervical cancer, and 96,973 persons were detected with it," he said. "The Truebeam facility will help provide high-end treatment here. Our government is fighting cancer aggressively. The word cancer scares people, breaking them emotionally and financially. We can at least make timely interventions and improve the lives of patients by making proactive strategies," Nadda asserted. Government initiatives and allocations Underling steps taken by the Union government, Nadda said 20 State Cancer Institutes (SCIs) and and equal number of Tertiary Care Cancer Institutes (TCCCs) have been set up, including in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Latur in Maharashtra's Marathwada region. Pointing out that 14.50 lakh persons are detected with cancer every year, he said, "In the last eight years, we have allocated ₹3000 crore for high-end treatment. Cancer has become a priority area under our government. It was earlier ignored." "The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is helping people in cancer treatment. The PMJAY scheme has a scope of intervention in 1960 surgical interventions, of which 219 are related to cancer. This is benefiting the poor. So far, 68.43 lakh hospital admissions have been done through this scheme. The government has spent Rs 13160 crores on the above packages," Nadda said. Nadda said the government at the Centre and the Devendra Fadnavis dispensation in the state were fully committed to fighting cancer, adding that a new report had revealed 90 per cent people in the country are now getting treatment within 30 days of detection. "The Union government will start 200 day care institutes for cancer, of which a sizable number will come up in Maharashtra. The Centre will start 100 nursing colleges with medical colleges. The number of medical seats in 11 colleges in the state has risen by 700. The budget for all this is not a problem for the Modi government," he asserted. Speaking on the occasion, CM Fadnavis said the Truebeam facility inaugurated here is the first in the state. "Earlier, people from Marathwada had to go to Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai for treatment. The Truebeam machine will ensure they can get high-end treatment here itself. PET (positron emission tomography) scan has also been sanctioned here," he said. Future commitments - better screening and infrastructure "Cancer is spreading due to food and lifestyle habits. We are taking two approaches to fight cancer. We are treating patients and screening people in very large numbers," the CM added. The state government has arranged a loan of ₹5000 crore for infrastructure upgrade at medical colleges, Fadnavis said. "We have started 10 medical colleges in the recent past. Independent civil hospitals will be established to reduce pressure on medical colleges. A new three-level healthcare system will come up in the state in the next three years," the chief minister said. Speaking at the event, state minister for medical education Hasan Mushrif sought AIIMS status for the cancer hospital here and an AIIMS campus in Pune. "We have given letters with proposals worth ₹5236 crore. The Union government must keep helping states in this regard," he added.
The Print
27-04-2025
- Health
- The Print
India has a robust health system, never think it's weak: Nadda
'We have a robust health system. We should never think it's weak. People often talk about developments in foreign countries. I ask them about the population there, which is just 10-20 million. A district here could have that many people,' he said.. He was speaking after inaugurating the 'Kaushalyam' lab, which is a part of the medical college started by the Hedgewar hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in central Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 27 (PTI) India has a robust health system capable of taking care of a large population, and the country is also catering to international needs, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Sunday. India is known for its unity in diversity, and such comparisons don't hold much weight, said the Union minister. 'If comparisons are to be made, then it has to be over the administration of 220 crore COVID vaccine doses, including boosters. If India can conduct vaccination on such a massive scale while maintaining the cold chain supply, it tells us that our health system is robust,' he said. Nadda said 200 million children are born every year in India and are given various vaccines, which are recorded as well. He also highlighted the government's efforts to produce more doctors. 'We are the ones who give doctors to the world. The number of medical seats (MBBS) has increased from 50,000 to 1.18 lakh, while PG seats have gone up from 3,000 to over 65,000,' he said, without specifying the period. 'We cannot be compared with the London health system. If we call back half of the doctors (produced by India) in London, their health system will collapse,' he said. It's a matter of pride that doctors put their lives on the line to save people, he said. 'Our detection of tuberculosis and the decline in cases are twice as high as the global average. Our health system is advancing with great strength. People from African countries are coming here for cheaper and better treatment. We are catering to national as well as international needs,' he said. Nadda said one can earn lakhs through the medical profession, but the field is aimed at earning the goodwill of millions of people. 'So you have to decide your course of action… No one gets everything in one life. The priorities should be set and one must strike a balance between self and society,' he said at the high-tech laboratory. Nadda also wondered if 'international standards should be our standards'. 'India needs to prepare its own base. So we have to be aware of what we need in the medical field and the way we are moving ahead,' he added. Earlier in the day, Nadda said fighting cancer was a top priority area for policymakers, and Rs 3000 crore had been allocated in the last eight years for high-end treatment. He was speaking after inaugurating the Truebeam facility (linear accelerator used in radiation oncology) at the State Cancer Institute here. PTI AW NR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
27-04-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
Cancer treatment top priority for govt, Rs 3k crore allocated for it: J P Nadda
He was speaking after inaugurating the Truebeam facility (linear accelerator used in radiation oncology) at the State Cancer Institute here.
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Business Standard
27-04-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Cancer treatment top priority for govt, Rs 3K cr allocated, says Nadda
Nadda said more than 26 crore people have been screened for oral cancer, following which 1.63 lakh cases were detected Press Trust of India Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said cancer treatment is a top priority area for policy makers and a sum of Rs 3000 crore has been allocated for the purpose. He was speaking after inaugurating the Truebeam facility (linear accelerator used in radiation oncology) at the State Cancer Institute here. "We have made cancer treatment top priority. We have increased our baseline for screening and detection. In 1,75,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), screening for oral, breast and cervical cancer has been conducted. We have made the age of 30 mandatory for screening. Cancer treatment is a priority area for policy makers and we have allocated Rs 3000 crore for the purpose," he said. Nadda said more than 26 crore people have been screened for oral cancer, following which 1.63 lakh cases were detected. "As many as 14.6 crore people were screened for breast cancer, resulting in 57,179 detections. More than 9 crore people were screened for cervical cancer, and 96,973 persons were detected with it. The word cancer scares people, breaking them emotionally and financially. We can at least make timely interventions and improve the lives of patients by making proactive strategies," Nadda asserted.
