Categories: Blog

One in nine Indians faces cancer risk; Rajya Sabha panel seeks ideas on affordable care

India faces a growing cancer burden, with an estimated 15.33 lakh new cases in 2024 and one in nine individuals at lifetime risk. A Rajya Sabha panel is seeking public and expert opinions on affordable screening, diagnosis, and treatment to address late diagnoses and rising costs. The committee aims to gather suggestions for improving early detection and reducing financial strain on patients, ensuring advanced cancer care reaches more people.

The News Vista

Share
Published by
The News Vista

Recent Posts

British Indian peer Lord Ranger wins right to judicial review of CBE annulment

Lord Rami Ranger has successfully challenged the decision to revoke his CBE by King Charles.…

1 hour ago

Astronomers find ‘phoenix planet’ born from ashes of a dying star

A team of astronomers has discovered a second-generation planet orbiting a white dwarf named HS…

1 hour ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Arms & drugs seized in cross-border smuggling case; 4 held

J&K Police arrested four suspects linked to cross-border drug and arms smuggling. The police seized…

1 hour ago

Moon samples reveal magnetic mineral never before seen naturally

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers has unveiled a new magnetic mineral, γ-Fe, found in lunar…

2 hours ago

Cabinet okays new body to bring roads, rail, ports, aviation under one planning framework

India's government has approved the creation of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority for better…

3 hours ago