Jaipur: On Saturday, Shubhra Singh, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Medical and Health Department of Rajasthan, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening cancer screening at the primary level in the state. The initiative is a testament to the government’s dedication to preventing the disease and reducing mortality.
She also emphasised the crucial role of the public in this campaign, urging everyone to be proactive in their health. “The work on cancer prevention will be conducted as a campaign in villages, which will be taken to the ground via Asha and Anganwadi workers and other health officials. A district-wise plan will also be made for screening. Also, it is proposed to conduct a cancer awareness campaign on a large scale in the state from October. Through this campaign, the general public will be given information about the symptoms, investigation and treatment of cancer disease,” she said.
Singh, while chairing the first meeting of the State Integrated Cancer Task Force held at the State Cancer Institute on Saturday, said that cancer has emerged as the third leading cause of death in the world. “Deaths caused by cancer are a matter of concern. The state government is taking steps with commitment to prevent this disease. In the coming time, along with strengthening the cancer screening and treatment system at the lower level, the availability of state-of-the-art facilities will be ensured. Cancer prevention activities will be made effective by establishing inter-departmental coordination. Technical support from the World Health Organization will also be taken in this regard,” she added.
The senior IAS officer further stressed the importance of early detection, noting that if cancer is detected at the primary stage, the deaths could be reduced significantly. This empowers individuals to take charge of their health and seek timely screenings.
She also directed to further increase the screening facilities in the state.
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“The number of mobile vans in the state should be increased further for cancer screening. The cooperation of philanthropists and donors can also be taken in this work of human service,” Singh added.
The official also said that a plan should be made to install state-of-the-art, high-capacity machines in the state for high-level cancer treatment.
The meeting included a detailed presentation on the current status of cancer, available resources, and future strategies. The task force members also presented several key suggestions regarding improving the screening, investigation, and treatment of cancer.
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–IANS
