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India Boosts Cancer Care: 200 Day Care Centers Coming
14 Feb
Summary
- 200 Day Care Cancer Centres will be established in district hospitals.
- Medical staff receive extensive training for chemotherapy and patient care.
- Essential chemotherapy drugs will be supplied free at public health facilities.
The Indian government is set to establish 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) in district hospitals nationwide by 2026, as announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. This initiative aims to bring chemotherapy services closer to patients, alleviating the financial and physical strain of frequent travel to tertiary hospitals.
Extensive training programs have been conducted for medical officers and nurses at mentor institutes, equipping them with skills in chemotherapy administration, patient care, and emergency handling. This capacity building ensures quality standards are maintained at the district level.
A key feature of the program includes the free supply of essential chemotherapy drugs at public health facilities. This measure, coupled with the establishment of DCCCs, is designed to substantially reduce out-of-pocket expenses for cancer patients across India.
