The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified its cancer prevention drive by expanding mass screening facilities at 14 locations across the city. These camps operate twice a week every Tuesday and Friday as part of the civic body’s broader campaign to ensure early detection and timely treatment of cancer among women.
Impact and Reach
According to NMMC officials, the initiative has already screened over 70,000 women for various cancers. Of these, seven women have been referred to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital for further examination and treatment. “Our focus is on ensuring that every woman in Navi Mumbai has easy access to preventive health services,” stated an officer from the Health Department.
Enhanced Cancer Care Facilities
To strengthen cancer care infrastructure, a