At the launch of the groundbreaking ‘Oncology Beyond Borders’ global conclave in Nagpur, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday spotlighted prevention and early diagnosis as linchpins in the war on cancer, beyond just therapeutic interventions.
With cancer cases spiking notably in the last decade, Fadnavis described it as a monumental challenge taxing healthcare infrastructures. Inaugurating the National Cancer Institute-hosted event, he acknowledged India’s health sector growth while flagging cancer’s enduring global menace.
‘Diseases like cancer are borderless and impartial to status; we must converge, innovate, and share expertise freely,’ the CM urged. He positioned the conference as a cornerstone for oncology collaboration, knowledge dissemination, and novel advancements.
Praising the institute’s prowess in advanced therapies serving patients worldwide, Fadnavis detailed Maharashtra’s Maha Cancer Foundation initiative. This statewide hub-and-spoke network is designed to guarantee equitable, top-tier cancer care for all residents.
The address pivoted to the imperative of research acceleration, harnessing AI, biotech, and tech innovations to sharpen detection and elevate treatment efficacy. Fadnavis concluded that these steps are non-negotiable for boosting survival statistics and easing cancer’s societal load.
As experts convene, the CM’s forward-thinking stance galvanizes momentum toward transformative strategies in cancer combat.