Question : PALLIATIVE CARE CENTRES



(a) the total number of Palliative Care Centres in the country, State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up more such centres in the country; and

(c) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and the progress made in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) to (c): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, under its National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP has provided financial assistance to 27 Regional Cancer Centres (RCCs) and Government Medical Colleges in the States to provide comprehensive cancer care facilities including palliative care.State-wise distribution of Oncology Wings supported under NCCP in India is annexed.