Cancer care is inaccessible and expensive for the majority of Indians. The infrastructure for cancer treatment is limited to just about 100 towns and cities. While most of India's cancer patients stay in towns and rural areas, the bulk of healthcare resources are in larger cities
Tata Memorial Hospital launched a special cancer care training programme for BIMSTEC countries. 21 participants from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Nepal will train in Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiology, aiming to boost regional healthcare skills and cooperation
Under the guidance of Prof. Bheerappa Nagari, Director of NIMS, the conference highlighted the institution's dedication to advancing cancer research and treatment in India. The event showcased groundbreaking research from various NIMS departments, with notable contributions from Prof. Vijay Kumar Kutala's biochemistry team and Prof. G. Sadashivudu's medical oncology unit.
