Enhances access to cancer care, raising awareness on early cancer diagnosis and treatment
Axis Bank has partnered with three cancer institutions in India - National Cancer Grid (NCG) under Tata Memorial Centre, The Indian Cancer Society (ICS), and the St Jude India Childcare Centres, for building India’s digital capabilities in oncology, enhancing access to cancer care, raising awareness on early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and advancing cancer research and innovation.
Vijay Mulbagal, Group Executive for Strategic Programs & Sustainability, Axis Bank, said, “At Axis Bank, we are dedicated to supporting India’s collective fight against cancer. Our partnership with key institutions that are playing an important role in the country’s cancer research, treatment and patient care ecosystem is aligned with our vision towards building longer-term capabilities in India’s healthcare sector overall. Together with our partners, we shall continue to work towards building a future where advanced cancer care is within reach for all those in need.”
As part of its long-term vision to improve cancer care facilities, Axis Bank’s partnerships are focusing on three key themes:
1. Advancing cancer research, innovation, and training: Through a landmark multi-year partnership with the National Cancer Grid (NCG), a constituent unit of the Tata Memorial Centre, the Bank is supporting strategic initiatives such as establishing a national teleconsultation platform for follow-up care, a National Tumour Biobank, digitalisation of oncology-specific electronic medical records (EMRs), and setting up of a Virtual Skills Lab for training healthcare professionals. The initiatives are aimed at benefitting not only the 300+ hospitals across India affiliated with the NCG but also the overall healthcare ecosystem in India. The digital initiatives are also aligned to India’s efforts to scale up digital health adoption including the use of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
2. Strengthening preventive care: In collaboration with the Indian Cancer Society (ICS), one of India’s oldest non-profit, national organisations focussed on awareness, detection, cure, and care for those affected with cancer, the Bank is supporting screening and awareness camps for oral, cervical and breast cancer targeted to reach over 8 Lakh beneficiaries including citizens and community health workers. The programme shall also support the Dr Arun Kurkure Initiation and Treatment Fund as well as the Cancer Cure Treatment Fund towards providing aid to low-income patients seeking support for diagnostics and treatment.
3. Providing Patient Support: Axis Bank has supported the St. Jude India Childcare Centres, a not-for-profit organisation focussed on providing ‘home away from home’ facilities for needy children being treated with cancer in major cities, to set up a new childcare facility in Hyderabad, which will provide clean and safe accommodation for families whose children are undergoing cancer treatment. The Hyderabad Centre, with a capacity of 26 family units, was inaugurated on January 26, 2025.
