The Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF) has provided nearly 15 lakh patient services through its network of 12 specialised facilities in the state since its inception, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The services included consultations, diagnostic tests, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and cancer surgeries, reflecting the expansion of specialised cancer treatment facilities across Assam.
Sarma made the remarks after chairing the ACCF board meeting and annual general meeting on Thursday night, where he reviewed ongoing initiatives to strengthen cancer treatment and related healthcare services in the state.
He said the scale of services delivered over the past four years was among the key outcomes discussed at the meeting. The network, he said, had enabled patients to access cancer treatment within the state instead of travelling elsewhere for care.
The Assam government plans to further expand the cancer care network by adding five hospitals. Sarma directed officials to expedite construction of the proposed facilities in Dhubri, Nalbari, Nagaon, Sivasagar and Goalpara.
The ACCF is a joint initiative of the Assam government and Tata Trusts, established to develop a state-wide cancer care network and make treatment more accessible and affordable.
