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Maharashtra Health Minister reviews Tata Memorial’s cancer facilities, announces expanded MPJAY benefits
Updated On: 26 November, 2025 10:36 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad
Health Minister Prakash Abitkar reviewed cancer care facilities at Tata Memorial Hospital, announcing expanded benefits under the Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana and reaffirming the state’s commitment to improving treatment access across Maharashtra


Tata Memorial Centre’s All-India Director Dr Sudeep Gupta, Hospital Director Dr CS Pramesh, Deputy Directors Shrikande and Siddhnath Laskar, and Hospital Superintendent Dr Vineet Samant were present for the event

Abitkar noted that cancer cases have risen sharply in recent years and said the state has been conducting screening and treatment camps across Maharashtra

The minister also said that the state has increased package rates under the Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana and added several new diseases to the scheme, which will benefit cancer patients as well

Private hospitals empanelled under the scheme must ensure post-treatment services for cancer patients, he said

Under the National Health Mission and with technical support from Tata Cancer Care Hospitals, 26 day-care centres will be set up across district-level locations in the state
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