Jammu and Kashmir's Push for Advancing Cancer Care
Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, announced initiatives to enhance local cancer treatment facilities, aiming to reduce the need for patients to seek care elsewhere. Addressing World Cancer Day at the Government Medical College, he emphasized early detection, quality medical education, and supporting economically disadvantaged patients.
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In a significant announcement, Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, committed to bolstering cancer treatment facilities in the region to minimize the number of patients needing to travel elsewhere for advanced care.
Speaking at a World Cancer Day event at the Government Medical College, Abdullah expressed a hopeful vision for a future free of cancer, while also emphasizing current strategies to manage the disease effectively.
Highlighting the critical role of early detection, medical education, and financial support for disadvantaged patients, Abdullah assured that the government would heed all recommendations from experts to improve cancer care infrastructure.
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