World Cancer Day News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Bhagyashree shares a glimpse from her 'early mornings at shoot'
Mumbai, Feb 7: Veteran Bollywood actress Bhagyashree has got her work mode on as she shared a peek from her “early mornings” at shoot.
Tahira Kashyap pays tribute to women battling cancer in a heartfelt post on World Cancer Day 2025
Mumbai, February 5: Filmmaker and writer Tahira Kashyap marked World Cancer Day 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to all the brave women who have fought cancer.
Nepal rolls out HPV vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day to immunize over 1.6 million girls
Kathmandu, February 4: Nepal has launched the national Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign on World Cancer Day today, aiming to immunize over 1.6 million girls aged 10-15 years.
Ayushman Bharat: Delhi doctor explains impact of healthcare scheme on cancer patients
New Delhi, Feb 4: February 4 is observed as the World Cancer Day, marking a global observance aimed at raising awareness and fighting the deadly disease. As the life-threatening ailment continues to affect millions worldwide, the day serves as a reminder to reduce the number of 'preventable' deaths.
Odisha artist Manas Sahoo creates meaningful sand sculpture for World Cancer Day
Puri, February 4: Odisha-based sand artist Manas Sahoo marked World Cancer Day with a meaningful sand sculpture at Puri Beach near the lighthouse to spread awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
Tahira Kashyap, Sonali Bendre, and Emraan Hashmi advocate for timely treatment on World Cancer Day
Mumbai, February 4: Bollywood stars on Tuesday united on World Cancer Day to emphasize the importance of timely treatment and early detection which are crucial in the fight against cancer.
World Cancer Day: Hina Khan opens up on cancer battle; thanks govt for Ayushman Bharat
Mumbai, February 4: Actor Hina Khan, who has been sharing her breast cancer journey since her diagnosis, opened up about her battle with stage three cancer on 'World Cancer Day.'
World Cancer Day: Doctors praise PMJAY for enhancing cancer care access to low-income families
New Delhi, February 4: As World Cancer Day was observed on Tuesday, doctors highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and early treatment. They said that the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) is very helpful for cancer patients from low-income families to achieve this.
PMJAY-MA Scheme becomes boon for Cancer patients in Gujarat; over 2 lakh patients receive free treatment in 6 years
Gandhinagar, February 3: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has proven to be an invaluable boon for the poor and middle class. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, observed every year on 4th February, we are exploring how the PMJAY has emerged as a lifeline for patients in need of treatment and diagnosis for serious diseases like cancer, according to an official statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO).
Tahira commends Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY initiative for making timely cancer treatment accessible
Mumbai, Feb 4: On World Cancer Day on Tuesday, filmmaker-writer and cancer crusader Tahira Kashyap commended the Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) initiative for making treatment accessible to so many regardless of their financial background.
World Cancer Day: Affordable cancer treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Raipur, patient grateful to PM Modi
Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 4: As today, February 4, marks World Cancer Day, a day when people, organisations, and the global medical community unite to stress the importance of early detection, improved screening, advanced treatment options, and stronger worldwide efforts in the fight against this deadly disease, IANS spoke to the attendant of a patient receiving treatment under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) of Ayushman Bharat in Chhattisgarh's Raipur.
WHO launches South-East Asia Regional Strategy for comprehensive cancer prevention 2024-2030
New Delhi, January 3: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its continued efforts to address the growing cancer burden in the South-East Asia region.