Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Govt reaffirms commitment to upgrading cancer care services
The Indian government is working hard to improve cancer care across the country.
They had a big meeting with doctors and health experts to talk about how to make cancer treatment better.
The government plans to set up special cancer care centers in every district to make it easier for people to get treatment.
They also talked about how to catch cancer early and make sure everyone gets the right care.
Some states like Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh showed how they are doing a great job in fighting cancer, and other states can learn from them.
The government also released some new rules and guidelines to help make cancer care better for everyone.
The Union government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer care services nationwide during a two-day workshop.
Experts called for enhancing multidisciplinary coordination, improving early detection, and expanding district-level capacity.
The Union Budget 2025-26 announced the establishment of Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) in every district.
Key policy documents, including NP-NCD training modules and FRU Guidelines 2025, were released during the workshop.
States like Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Madhya Pradesh showcased best practices in cancer screening and service delivery.
- Who
- Union government, cancer specialists, programme leaders, state representatives
- What
- Two-day national workshop on strengthening cancer care and urban health
- When
- November 27-28
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address rising cancer cases in India and strengthen cancer care services nationwide
- Event
- Two-day national workshop on strengthening cancer care and urban health
- Organizer
- Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Date
- November 27-28
- Key Speaker
- Punya Salila Srivastava, Union Health Secretary
- Key Initiative
- Establishment of Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) in every district
- Policy Documents Released
- NP-NCD training modules, FRU Guidelines 2025, Operational Guidelines for Strengthening Laboratory Services under the Free Diagnostics Initiative
- States Showcasing Best Practices
- Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh
- Mission Director (NHM)
- Aradhana Pattnaik
