Tag: Cancer patients
CSR Project Aastha is Creating Helpdesks for Cancer Patients Across Hospitals
Cancer cases in India increased at an average annual rate of 1.1-2 per cent from 2010-2019. The growth rates are among the global highest,...
CSR arm of Infosys opens rest house for underprivileged cancer patients and their caregivers
Infosys Foundation announced the inauguration of the ‘Infosys Foundation Asha Nivas Dharamshala’ (rest house), at The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in...
First toll-free emotional support helpline for cancer patients and their families in Mumbai & Pune
Cancer patients and their families in Mumbai and Pune can now dial in to Can-Helper – a first-of-its-kind toll-free helpline to provide support for...
SBI Card extends support to Children with Cancer
SBI Card, one of India’s largest credit card issuers, has collaborated with CanKids…KidsCan, a not for profit organisation, to support children fighting with cancer....
Government To Set Up 49 Cancer Centres
Central and state governments are planning to set up 49 cancer centres in 3 years, all across the country. These will be added to the already functioning 39 cancer centres.
Increasing Commitment For The Cancer Community In India
Around 2.5 million people in India are living with the disease of cancer. Every year, over 7 lakh new patients are registered, according to...
Cancer affected children enjoy musical performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
About 290 underprivileged children associated with Meljol NGO experienced the live musical performance – ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Meljol is an NGO that focuses...
