The write-up highlights the global challenge of childhood cancer, revealing that around 400,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed annually, with significant disparities in survival rates between high-income and low- to middle-income countries (LMICs). Childhood cancer, often incurable through prevention or screening, sees over 80% survival in high-income countries but less than 30% in LMICs. Key issues contributing to poorer outcomes in LMICs include delayed diagnosis, limited access to care, treatment abandonment, and avoidable deaths from toxicity or relapse. Efforts to improve outcomes emphasise early and accurate diagnosis, essential medicines, and cost-effective treatments, with a focus on prompt intervention. The World Health Organisation (WHO) launched the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer in 2018, aiming for a 60% survival rate by 2030. The initiative includes the Cure All framework, a technical package, and the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines
First AU to establish School of One Health: Prof Ganai
Srinagar: The weeklong international symposium cum workshop on ‘Biotechnological Interventions in Animal Production & Therapeutics’ (BIAPT-2023) commenced Monday at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar campus.
Renowned national and international scientists are participating in the six-day symposium organised by the university’s Division of Animal Biotechnology under the sponsorship
SRINAGAR, Feb 11: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the state of the art new digital cardiac catheterization lab for SKIMS, Soura here. On the occasion Secretary, Health; Director, SKIMS; Director Health, Kashmir; HoDs of different departments of SKIMS and many other concerned officers participated in person or virtually through video link. While
SRINAGAR, Feb 11: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the state of the art new digital cardiac catheterization lab for SKIMS, Soura here. On the occasion Secretary, Health; Director, SKIMS; Director Health, Kashmir; HoDs of different departments of SKIMS and many other concerned officers participated in person or virtually through video link. While speaking in this event Dr Mehta observed that the endeavour of the government is to provide best facilities to its citizens. He said that the […]
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 11: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today inaugurated the state of the art new digital cardiac catheterization lab for SKIMS, Soura here. On the occasion Secretary, Health; Director, SKIMS; Director Health, Kashmir; HoDs of different departments of SKIMS and many other concerned officers participated in person or virtually through video link. While speaking in this event Dr Mehta observed that the endeavour of the government is to provide best facilities to its citizens. He said […]