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Keralam Health Minister Pledges Full Support to Combat Rising Cancer Rates
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News18•03-10-2026, 18:15
Keralam Health Minister Pledges Full Support to Combat Rising Cancer Rates
- •Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan assured the state government's full support for initiatives to curb rising cancer rates and achieve scientific breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.
- •The Minister made these remarks during the virtual inauguration of the Aster Quality Care Cancer Conclave (AQCCON) 2026 in Kochi.
- •Muraleedharan highlighted the critical importance of cancer prevention and advanced treatment methods for Keralam.
- •He noted the challenge of early detection, as cancer is increasingly found even in healthy young individuals.
- •The Health Department will review the conclave's discussions and recommendations, with the government committed to taking necessary follow-up actions.
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Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan virtually inaugurated the Aster Quality Care Cancer Conclave (AQCCON) 2026 in Kochi.
The conclave was organized by the Aster International Institute of Oncology in Kochi.
The minister pointed out that cancer is increasingly detected in healthy young people who exercise regularly, and the inability to identify the disease at an early stage poses a significant challenge.