India has launched a global cancer care network that will allow integration of hospitals and cancer care institutes from partner countries with the National Cancer Grid (NCG) of the country. The objective of the network is to remove disparity in cancer care globally.
K N Vyas, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) secretary and Atomic Energy Commission chairman, after launching the global cancer care network in Vienna on Tuesday on the sidelines of 63rd General conference of IAEA, said, “I am happy to announce that India is launching “NCG-Vishwam Cancer Care Connect”(NCG-Vishwam 3C). Vishwam is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘universal’ or ‘global’. Through this connect, we shall join hands with all interested partner countries in our fight against cancer.”
Vyas said, “Our partner countries shall benefit in different ways through the NCG Vishwam connect, such as NCG guidelines for management of common cancers, second-opinion service for patients and physicians, decisions on treatment and availability of massive open online courses.”
Eleven countries showed interests in the NCG-Vishwam soon after its launch. “I am happy that different hospitals from Russia, Kazakhstan, Vietnam, Nepal, UAE, Afghanistan, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Zambia have agreed to become part of the NCG-Vishwam,” the DAE secretary said. Hospitals from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh conveyed their appreciation through a video message on the global launch of NCG.
“Radioisotopes for detection of cancer and treatment are exclusively produced by the department (DAE). The department is also involved in the development of newer radiopharmaceuticals and a cobalt teletherapy machine, called Bhabhatron, for cancer treatment,” he said.
The National Cancer Grid is managed by Tata Memorial Centre and was established in 2012 with a vision for creating uniform standards of cancer care across the country. Tata Memorial Centre, which is an integral part of DAE, has been a premier cancer care facility since 1941 and has struck an excellent balance with trilogy of patient care, education and research. The centre today has seven hospitals, including the famous Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, and one research institute catering to the needs of over five lakh patients every year, including one lakh new patients.
Source: ToI
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