Govt committed to providing modern treatment facilities for cancer patients: Sakeena Itoo
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo while addressing a day-long conference “Mission Cancer – J&K’s Fight Against Cancer in the coming Decade” at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, on Tuesday expressed the government’s commitment to supporting Cancer patients by enhancing facilities at both the State Cancer Institutes in Jammu and Srinagar.
According to a UNI report, the conference was organised by GMC Jammu in collaboration with ‘BCPBF-The Cancer Foundation’ and ‘Friends of GMC Jammu’, to commemorate World Cancer Day.
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Farooq Abdullah; Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Director SKIMS, Dr. Ashraf Ganai; Principal GMC Jammu, Dr Ashotush Gupta; noted Oncologist of J&K, Dr Sameer Kaul; Director ASCOMS Jammu, Deans of different specialities, HoDs, doctors and researchers besides large number of medical and paramedical students were present on the occasion.
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She highlighted the significance of early detection, advanced treatment infrastructure, and public awareness, in reducing the burden of cancer.
“Cancer is not just a medical challenge; it is a social and economic crisis that affects thousands of families across J&K. We must work collectively to enhance screening programs, promote preventive healthcare, and ensure equitable access to modern treatment facilities across urban and rural areas for all patients,” Sakeena maintained.
She also lauded the efforts of healthcare professionals, doctors, and paramedics, acknowledging their role in changing the healthcare landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
She called for greater government support, increased funding for cancer research, and expansion of palliative care services.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Farooq Abdullah spoke about the role of medical professionals for the society. He highlighted that the medical is very noble profession which touches numerous lives.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary of Health and Medical Education, spoke in length about the effect on families going through the burden of cancer.
He also called for organising maximum awareness camps in schools and colleges so that people are made abreast about the cancer disease and myths associated with it.
Noted Oncologist, Dr. Sameer Kaul, while speaking on the occasion, spoke about importance of organising such kind of conferences, reports UNI.
He highlighted the need for research and development in medical Colleges for the greater good of society.
Principal GMC, in his welcome address, gave a brief about the evolution of GMC Jammu.
The conference saw insightful deliberations on early diagnosis, the role of technology in cancer care, government initiatives, and J&K’s cancer policy.
