HCG Cancer Hospitals signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh Government to make cancer screening and treatment accessible and affordable at Taluk Level
HCG Cancer Hospitals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada to extend comprehensive training programs in oncology for the healthcare personnel of Andhra Pradesh and conduct cancer screening and care camps at the taluk hospitals.
City Air News
Dec 16, 2022 07:42
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Vijayawada, December 15, 2022: HCG Cancer Hospitals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada to extend comprehensive training programs in oncology for the healthcare personnel of Andhra Pradesh and conduct cancer screening and care camps at the taluk hospitals.
The MOU was signed in the presence of Vidadala Rajni, Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Naveen Kumar, IAS, Special Secretary - Health, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Ravi Kiran, Cluster COO, HCG Cancer Centre Vijayawada & Ongole and Dr. Vishal Rao, Group Director for Head & Neck Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgery at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru.
This MoU is a significant step towards bridging the prevalent gap in the cancer healthcare providers and patient ratio, especially in the rural areas. Availability of well-trained nurses and staff in the taluk level would ensure appropriate treatment for the rural population, preventing long distances to be a barrier to treatment intervention at the correct time. Cancer screening camps in taluks would make early detection possible, making cancer treatment more reachable and improving prognosis.
Speaking on the occasion Ravi Kiran, Cluster COO, HCG Cancer Centre Vijayawada & Ongole said, “Public-Private-Partnerships (PPPs) play a crucial role in helping tackle the growing cancer burden in India and HCG is honoured and proud to be a part of this important collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to make cancer care accessible and affordable for all, even in the rural areas. The training programs, cancer screening camps and setting up of a 50-bedded oncology unit in the taluk level can revolutionise cancer care in the grassroot level and save millions of lives who cannot afford to reach out to tier 1 cities for treatment due to their remote locations”.
