{
  "id": 17814967,
  "title": "Union Health Minister JP Nadda Inaugurates ₹39-Crore Cancer Treatment Facility At AIIMS Rajkot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/union-health-minister-jp-nadda-inaugurates-39-crore-cancer-treatment",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-02T14:43:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/union-health-minister-jp-nadda-inaugurates-39-crore-cancer-treatment-facility-at-aiims-rajkot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rajkot, November 2 - Cancer patients in Saurashtra will no longer need to travel extensively for advanced radiotherapy procedures after AIIMS Rajkot inaugurated a Rs 39-crore facility equipped with state-of-the-art radiation treatment technology on Monday. Union Health Minister JP Nadda virtually inaugurated the facility, which is expected to primarily serve patients from Rajkot, Saurashtra, and neighboring districts, especially those in rural and semi-urban areas who face financial and logistical hurdles in accessing specialized cancer treatment. Praful Pansheriya, Gujarat Minister of State for Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education, joined the inauguration ceremony via video conferencing from Gandhinagar.\n\nPansheriya emphasized that the new facility would significantly alleviate the burden on cancer patients and their families, who often face long journeys for treatment and follow-up consultations. The Minister of Health highlighted that cancer affects not only the patient but also the entire family, increasing financial and emotional burdens through extensive travel requirements. The availability of this advanced cancer care facility at AIIMS Rajkot will provide substantial relief, particularly for patients from rural, semi-urban, and economically weaker backgrounds.\n\nUnion Health Minister Nadda, in his address, stressed that timely treatment is crucial and no patient should be denied quality cancer care due to location or financial constraints. He noted the facility would be particularly beneficial for residents of Saurashtra and Kutch who previously had to travel to distant cities like Ahmedabad and Mumbai for specialized care. The Minister described the facility as a significant step towards enhancing access to cancer care in the region, underscoring the significant progress India has made in strengthening access to specialized tertiary healthcare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also highlighted the importance of seamless links across all levels of healthcare to ensure patients receive appropriate treatment.\n\nPansheriya also praised the government's focus on affordable cancer care through the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which provides financial assistance to eligible patients, ensuring they can access necessary treatment without financial strain. AIIMS Rajkot will not only offer cutting-edge cancer treatment but also contribute to medical education, professional training, research, and public health awareness.",
  "summary": "Rajkot, Nov 2: Cancer patients in Saurashtra will no longer have to travel long distances for several advanced radiotherapy procedures, with AIIMS Rajkot inaugurating a Rs 39-crore facility equipped with modern radiation treatment technology on Monday. Union Health Minister Inaugurates Facility The facility was inaugurated virtually by Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}