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India Advances Immunotherapy Access for Cancer Patients in Maharashtra and Nationwide

May 24, 2026

Maharashtra will add immunotherapy and PET scans to its state health scheme and open 27 new cancer centres. Separately, the ICMR has issued national guidelines for lung cancer treatment including immunotherapy protocols, as MPs push for expanded access.

India pushes rare disease care with Rs 50 lakh support and focus on local innovation

May 05, 2026

India is expanding rare disease support under the 2021 policy, with aid up to Rs 50 lakh and 15 Centres of Excellence. Officials also called for local innovation as treatment costs can reach ₹16 crore.