Fight against Cancer in Assam: A joint Effort by Indus Towers, ACCF

GUWAHATI: Indus Towers, one of India's leading telecom infrastructure providers, on Tuesday, announced the commencement of the Cancer Care Programme in Assam in collaboration with the Government of Assam and the Assam Cancer Care Foundation (ACCF). The programme is launched under Pragati, Indus Towers' flagship CSR programme, with an objective to significantly contribute to the fight against cancer and improve the quality of life for the residents. The program will be undertaken in Jorhat, Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Hailakandi, Udalguri, Sibasagar, and Baksa of Assam.

According to the report by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) published in 2021, the national rate of cancer patients is 97 per lakh population, while it is 114 per lakh population in Assam. In the recent past, Assam has witnessed a significant rise in cancer cases, necessitating urgent and sustained intervention. 70% of cases report at stages II or III, with a high mortality rate. The new program is designed to tackle this issue head-on by implementing a holistic approach to cancer care, focusing on early detection, community engagement, and continuous support for patients.

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