Experts Warn of Sharp Increase in India’s Cancer Cases by 2045, Call for Early Detection
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-02-05 12:30 GMT | Update On 2026-02-05 12:30 GMT
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India is projected to see a sharp increase in cancer cases, from over 1.5 million annually to more than 2.45 million by 2045, with experts saying that early detection and prevention must become the cornerstones of the country's cancer response, the Indian Cancer Society said on Tuesday.
The warning comes at a time when the Union Budget 2026-27 has announced significant measures to improve access to cancer treatment, including customs duty exemptions on select cancer drugs and a major push for domestic biopharma manufacturing.
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Experts Warn of Sharp Increase in India’s Cancer Cases by 2045
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