Cancer is a disease that is growing rapidly worldwide. Especially in women, this disease is being seen more. Millions of people are losing their lives due to this disease, but recently the Central Government has taken an important step to deal with this problem. Union Health Minister Prataprao Jadhav has announced that a vaccine will be available in the next five to six months to prevent cancer in women. This vaccination will be done especially for girls aged 9 to 16 years. A vaccine for cancer in women will be available in five to six months.
Government’s initiative on increasing cases of women’s cancer
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav said that the number of cancer cases in the country is increasing and the government is completely serious about it. He said that this vaccine will help women fight breast, mouth and cervical cancer. This step has brought a great hope in this direction, because the risk of these cancer types in women is very high.
Research on cancer vaccine is almost complete
The Union Minister said that the research work on cancer vaccines is almost complete and the tests are currently underway. They also say that this vaccine will be launched as soon as possible, so that women can be protected from the dangers. This vaccination will be given priority to girls who are between 9 and 16 years of age. This step can prove to be a major revolutionary initiative in the health sector in the country.
Screening and Day Care Cancer Center in Hospitals
Apart from this, the government has announced another plan to further improve the identification and treatment of cancer. The government has decided to start screening of cancer in hospitals for women above 30 years. In addition, so that cancer can be detected quickly, day care cancer centers will also be established. In these centers, women will get the facility of cancer treatment and testing.
Customs waiver on cancer medicines
The central government has also waived customs duty on medicines used in the treatment of cancer, which will reduce the price of these medicines and get better treatment to the people. This step will prove to be a news of relief for women who are undergoing treatment for cancer.
Who will get cancer vaccine?
The minister also informed that this cancer vaccine will be available especially for girls aged 9 to 16. This vaccine will protect against breast, mouth and cervical cancer, which will protect millions of women from its dangers. The Union Minister also informed that health centers will be converted into AYUSH centers. There are 12,500 such health centers across the country and these centers will be expanded, so that people can take maximum benefit of these facilities.