Addressing the ‘FICCI Roundtable for the North-Eastern Region’, has been held under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, on the ‘Roadmap for Making Cancer Care Affordable and Accessible in India’, Dr. Lyngdoh said, “Our vision is a cancer-free future generation where everyone has access to accurate tests and affordable cancer treatment.” Dr. Lyngdoh shared that the Chief Minister of Meghalaya has worked towards ensuring that fundamental interventions for cancer treatment are available to the citizens. “Cancer surveillance is our top priority.”
In 2022, FICCI established a multi-stakeholder Task Force to develop strategic solutions to tackle India’s growing cancer crisis. Mr. Raj Gore, Chair, FICCI Task Force on Cancer Care and CEO, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), said, “The Northeast region of India faces unique healthcare challenges, particularly in cancer care.”
The FICCI Cancer Roundtable was attended by around 40 stakeholders from Meghalaya and neighbouring states, including government officials, senior clinicians, and representatives of hospitals, medtech, and pharma companies. According to the National Cancer Registry Program, Manipur recorded a 6.48% increase in cancer cases in 2022, significantly higher than the national average of 2.45%.
