Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announced free cancer treatment with a Rs 300 crore budget, including new facilities and equipment.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu announced free cancer treatment & essential medicines, including Trastuzumab, for cancer patients in government hospitals. A Rs 300 crore budget is allocated to enhance cancer treatment facilities, with Rs 75 crore for Hamirpur's Centre of Excellence in Cancer Care, Rs 75 crore for a bone marrow transplant facility in Chamiyana, and Rs 150 crore for advanced cancer treatment equipment. Cancer daycare centers have been set up in 13 hospitals, with plans to expand to 27 in phase 2 and 28 in phase 3.

August 05, 2024
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