CS calls for concrete action plan to control Cancer in J&K
20/05/2026
SRINAGAR, May 19: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today held detailed consultations with leading healthcare institutions and medical experts regarding the formulation of a comprehensive cancer control strategy for Jammu and Kashmir aimed at strengthening awareness, screening, diagnosis, treatment and preventive oncology across the Union Territory.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Health and Medical Education Depar-tment; Director, SKIMS; Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar /Jammu/SKIMS Medical College; Managing Director, National Health Mission; representatives from Indian Council of Medical Research and Tata Memorial Centre besides faculty members and experts from various medical colleges and healthcare institutions of the UT.
During the deliberations, the Chief Secretary outlined the broad framework of the strategy to ensure an effective and sustainable impact on the ground.
He emphasized the need for extensive Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities to generate awareness among the masses about cancer prevention and early diagnosis.
He further stressed the importance of establishing a robust Cancer Registry for collection and analysis of disease-related data, besides undertaking population-based screening in accordance with the guidelines of the Indian Council of Medical Research.
The Chief Secretary observed that early detection and timely management of cancer cases remain critical for reducing the burden of the disease and improving survival outcomes.
He underscored the need for ensuring proper treatment of patients strictly in line with established medical protocols while simultaneously promoting preventive oncology measures to safeguard the population from this life-threatening disease.
Reviewing the progress made so far, the Chief Secretary directed the expert committees constituted earlier to come up with concrete action plans within the next one month after conducting a detailed analysis of the prevalence of cancer and the existing treatment facilities available across Jammu and Kashmir.
Share This Story |
|
Comment On This Story |
|
|
|
|