Update on Day Care Cancer Centres in India

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved the establishment of over 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) across India for the financial year 2025-26. These centres will primarily be set up in district hospitals, with funding from the National Health Mission. The initiative aims to address cancer treatment gaps identified through a national analysis, focusing on high-burden districts. The government plans to establish DCCCs in all district hospitals within three years.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link