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Pendurthi MLA Promises Expanded Cancer Care and Patient Support

A new cancer hospital and palliative care centre opened in Anakapalli.

Pendurthi MLA Panchakarla Ramesh Babu said he would provide about Rs.1 crore over time.

The money will help build places for patients and their helpers to stay.

It will also support improvements to the hospital campus.

District Collector Vijaya Krishnan said finding cancer early is very important.

The centre holds training for ASHA workers every Thursday.

The training covers cancer awareness, screening and care for people with serious illness.

Several organisations and district officials helped develop the facilities.

Key facts

Pledged assistance: About Rs.1 crore, provided in phases
Facilities inaugurated: Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre and Sitara Palliative Care Centre
Proposed use of funds: Accommodation for patients and attendants, plus infrastructure facilities
Cancer-care message: District Collector Vijaya Krishnan highlighted early detection and treatment
Training schedule: Special training for ASHA workers is held every Thursday
Training topics: Cancer awareness, screening and palliative care
Supporting organisations: Imbel (India) Limited, ICICI Foundation, CIPLA Foundation and Union Bank of India

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