Archive · 4 Sep 2026
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.
Pendurthi MLA Panchakarla Ramesh Babu pledged phased assistance of about Rs.1 crore.
The funding will support accommodation for patients and attendants, along with campus infrastructure.
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre and Sitara Palliative Care Centre were inaugurated in Anakapalli.
District Collector Vijaya Krishnan stressed early cancer detection and treatment.
ASHA workers receive weekly training on cancer awareness, screening and palliative care at the centre.
- Who
- Pendurthi MLA Panchakarla Ramesh Babu, District Collector Vijaya Krishnan, healthcare officials and supporting organisations.
- What
- A cancer hospital and palliative care centre were inaugurated, with a pledge of about Rs.1 crore for patient accommodation and infrastructure.
- When
- The inauguration took place on Thursday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre campus in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve cancer treatment, patient accommodation, infrastructure, awareness, screening and palliative care.
- 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