Access to cancer treatment for children received a significant boost as the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the NGO CanKids KidsCan. This agreement aims to improve survival outcomes and provide holistic care services to young cancer patients at AIIMS.
AIIMS Director M. Srinivas emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “This alliance with CanKids KidsCan will streamline the treatment process for cancer-affected children and their families. Our partnership, which began in 2004 with one center at AIIMS, has now expanded to 141 treatment centers across India. We remain committed to bringing hope and positive outcomes to those fighting cancer.”
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He added,*”CanKids is dedicated to enabling early diagnosis and referral for timely treatment, thus significantly improving access to care. We are partnering with State Governments and other key stakeholders to enhance these efforts. Currently, CanKids has established MOUs with eight state governments and serves as a knowledge and technical partner for childhood cancer. Our goal is to improve Access2Care to 50% by 2025 and achieve 100% by 2030 through 16 state projects,” said AIIMS Director M. Srinivas.*
CanKids KidsCan is a leading non-profit organization in India dedicated to addressing the needs of children with cancer and their families. For the past 19 years, it has been working at grassroots, district, state, and national levels to support health authorities and hospitals in improving the quality of treatment, care, and holistic support services.
The NGO collaborates with national and international bodies, including WHO, WHO SEAR, St. Jude Global, SIOP, and Childhood Cancer International. CanKids has played a crucial role in enhancing Access2Care and improving survival rates and outcomes for children with cancer in India.
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Sonal Sharma, Co-founder of CanKids and a cancer survivor herself, shared her personal experience, saying, “No parent or child should fight cancer alone. Despite being well-educated and financially stable, I faced numerous challenges after my diagnosis. Ultimately, my battle against cancer ended in victory.”
The partnership between AIIMS and CanKids KidsCan has now expanded to include 10 AIIMS hospitals nationwide, reinforcing their shared vision of providing better care and support for children battling cancer.
