Centrally funded National Cancer Institute likely in Hamirpur: Himachal CM Sukhu
The CM disclosed that about 8500 cases were detected every year on average and many go unnoticed and undetected in the remotest belts of the state.;
Shimla: Given the alarming cancer growth rate of 2.2 per cent in the state against 0.6 per cent in the country, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday held a meeting with prominent oncologist Dr GK Rath, head of the National Cancer Institute in the AIIMS, New Delhi.
In view of rising cancer cases in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday met the head of the National Cancer Institute in the AIIMS here.
According to officials, since cancer cases are increasing at an alarming rate in Himachal Pradesh with a growth rate of 2.2 per cent as against 0.6 per cent in the country, besides north India registering the highest number of cases, detailed discussions were held with NCI head, Dr G.K. Rath, regarding strengthening cancer treatment facilities and overall health infrastructure in the state.
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