Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Rajasthan Establishes Cancer Cell for Enhanced Screening
Rajasthan is taking big steps to improve healthcare.
They are setting up a special team to fight cancer by making sure people get checked regularly.
Doctors are being trained to take better care of pregnant women, and new tools are being added to ambulances to help with emergencies.
The government is also making sure everyone is ready for diseases that come with the rainy season.
They are even taking action against people who aren't following the rules to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Rajasthan will establish a directorate-level cancer cell to strengthen cancer screening and awareness.
Gynaecologists will be mentored by specialists to improve maternal healthcare services.
NASG garments will be provided in all 108 emergency ambulances through CSR initiatives.
Action will be taken against officials for not following SOPs in maternal healthcare.
Preparations for preventing and controlling seasonal diseases are being intensified with the monsoon season.
- Who
- Principal Secretary Gayatri Rathore and senior health officials
- What
- Review of maternal healthcare, cancer screening, and seasonal disease preparedness
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Swasthya Bhawan, Jaipur
- Why
- To strengthen healthcare services and preparedness for seasonal diseases
Proactive Health Measures
Administrative Accountability
Cancer Screening and Awareness
Proactive Health Measures
The establishment of a directorate-level cancer cell aims to strengthen cancer screening and awareness across Rajasthan.
Administrative Accountability
The focus on cancer screening includes the optimal use of cancer screening vans and advanced publicizing of screening camps.
Maternal Healthcare Improvements
Proactive Health Measures
Mentoring of gynaecologists and the appointment of 'Prasav Sakhis' aim to improve maternal healthcare services.
Administrative Accountability
Action against officials for not following SOPs highlights the importance of adherence to clinical protocols.
Seasonal Disease Preparedness
Proactive Health Measures
Preparations for preventing and controlling seasonal diseases are being intensified with the onset of the monsoon season.
Administrative Accountability
Heightened vigilance and proactive measures are being taken to ensure public health safety.
- Principal Secretary (Medical and Health)
- Gayatri Rathore
- Meeting Venue
- Swasthya Bhawan, Jaipur
- Key Initiatives
- Cancer Cell Establishment, Maternal Healthcare Review, Seasonal Disease Preparedness
- Critical Directives
- Mentoring of Gynaecologists, NASG Garments in Ambulances, Action Against Non-Compliant Officials
- Seasonal Disease Preparedness
- Monsoon Season