INDORE: More than 90% of medical oncologist posts in government public health facilities are lying vacant in the state and radiation oncologists are treating cancer patients in violation of NMC guidelines.
In the six public cancer hospitals in Madhya Pradesh, there are only two assistant professors (medical oncology) working in Government Cancer hospital in Indore against a cumulative sanctioned strength of 22.
These six government cancer hospitals in the state are associated facilities of medical colleges.