𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
In this episode of Empowering Oncology at Scale: Transforming Cancer Care in India Through Innovation and Collaboration, hosted by Dr. Jasmine Kamboj (
@JasmineKambojMD) , MD, FASCO, featuring Dr. CS Pramesh, (
@cspramesh) Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and Convener of the National Cancer Grid (NCG) of India, is presented a compelling vision for improving cancer care accessibility, affordability, and quality across a country facing one of the highest cancer burdens globally.
This conversation dives into how the National Cancer Grid is reshaping oncology in India through data-driven strategies, resource-stratified guidelines, and nationwide collaboration across 400 institutions.
Dr. Pramesh discusses groundbreaking initiatives such as pooled drug procurement leading to up to 99% cost reductions, innovative workforce solutions like task-shifting and traveling education programs, and the integration of research, mentorship, and leadership training.
The episode also explores India’s largest public health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, and its impact on cancer care accessibility, as well as the urgent need to expand palliative care services.
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨:
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