Apollo Cancer Centre, ICMR, IMA, and State Oncology Association come together to fight against cancer
Apollo Cancer Centres, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and State Oncology Associations, launches a nationwide campaign--Unify to Notify--on World Cancer Day. The campaign urges the Government of India to classify cancer as a notifiable disease, a much-needed critical step for combating the menace of the disease.
Chief Guest Dr I Vani, President, ima; and Guest of Honor Dr Murali Mohan, Secretary, IMA; inaugurated the nationwide campaign ‘Unify to Notify’ on World Cancer Day on 4th February, being hosted by Apollo Cancer Centres in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR); Indian Medical Association (IMA) & State Oncology Associations, at Apollo Cancer Centres, Apollo Health City Arilova, Visakhapatnam. Also Dr Rakesh Reddy Boya, Senior Medical and Hemato Oncologist, Apollo Cancer Centres, Visakhapatnam; Dr Jayasree, Radiation Oncologist, Apollo Cancer Centres, Visakhapatnam; Dr Ventrapati Pradeep, Medical Oncologist, Apollo Cancer Centres, Visakhapatnam; Dr V.Balakrishna, Medical Superintendent, Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam; Dr Suman Das, Senior Radiation Oncologist, Apollo Cancer Centres, Visakhapatnam; Dr Aditya Narayan, Senior Radiation Oncologist, Apollo Cancer Centres, Visakhapatnam; Dr Brahmaji Naidu, Unit Head, Apollo Cancer Centres, Visakhapatnam; graced the occasion.
Designating cancer as a notifiable disease will:
- Ensure real-time data collection and accurate reporting, thereby establishing a clearer picture of the disease's scale.
- Develop standardised treatment protocols through epidemiological analysis and targeted intervention strategies.
- Will enhance, accuracy, efficiency and accessibility in cancer treatment ultimately strengthening India’s role in global oncology research and care
