Jharkhand to equip 42,000 health workers with digital tablets for cancer screening initiative

timesofindia.indiatimes.com February 4, 2025, 08:00 PM UTC

Jharkhand's health minister, Irfan Ansari, announced that 42,000 community health workers, known as sahiyas, will receive digital tablets to improve their work. This was revealed during a program for World Cancer Day, which also launched a mass cancer screening initiative. The screening will target oral, breast, and cervical cancer at health centers statewide. Ansari mentioned plans for a dedicated cancer hospital in Jharkhand and the introduction of 300 new ambulances, including bike ambulances for sahiyas. Additionally, the state will provide free medicines and diagnostic tests, including ultrasounds for pregnant women. A vaccination program for girls aged nine to 14 to prevent cervical cancer will also be launched.


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