Delhi CM inaugurates Asia’s first dedicated cancer care centre for women

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated Asia’s first-of-its-kind dedicated cancer care centre for women in the city, and said that it gives her great satisfaction to see things moving towards real empowerment for women.

Gupta, while inaugurating the Apollo Athenaa at Defence Colony in Delhi, said that it will stand as a milestone in cancer care for women, ensuring dignity, security, and privacy for every woman.

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“Cancer care for women is a very sensitive issue,” the Delhi CM said.

MP from New Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj, who was present on the occasion, expressed concerns over the issue, stating that, “As cancer is rising at an alarming pace, the Government of India has introduced robust policies and strategic interventions to enhance prevention, early detection, treatment, and patient care nationwide. Our government is also consistently prioritising women’s health.”

She further said that Apollo’s transformative initiative and setting a global benchmark in women-centric cancer care will complement the national health mission.

Speaking on the occasion, Founder Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group Dr Prathap C Reddy, said, “Apollo Athenaa represents a new horizon in women’s healthcare, where cutting-edge science meets compassion, and every woman is assured of dignity and timely care.”

In the recent past, more women have been diagnosed with cancer than men.

A new study from ICMR’s National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP) has revealed that breast and cervical cancers are the most common types of cancers among Indian women.