The Latest Breaking News from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Kidwai working on a State childhood cancer management policy

The State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO) is working on a comprehensive State childhood cancer management policy

The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024

Kidwai director shunted out based on committee’s report

Based on the report by a three-member committee headed by Arundathi Chandrashekar, Commissioner of Treasuries, to probe allegations of irregularities in the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, the State government on Tuesday shunted out its director V. Lokesh. Syed Altaf, professor and head of the Department of Surgical Oncology…

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Cancer mortality sees over 60% rise in last four years in Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology

Cancer mortality in Karnataka has risen steadily due to late presentation, with deaths increasing by over 60% in the last four years.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Kidwai rolls out robotic programme for resident surgeons

To expose resident surgeons to Robotic-Assisted Surgery (RAS), the  State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology has tied up with  Intuitive India, a global technology company specialising in minimally invasive care and RAS.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2022

Rajya Sabha member demands special grants for Kidwai to set up proton therapy facility

Congress member from Karnataka L. Hanumanthaiah has demanded special grants for the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO) in Bengaluru to establish a full-fledged proton therapy facility.

The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022

Bone marrow transplant facility inaugurated in Kidwai institute

Cancer patients, requiring a bone marrow transplant, can now get it done at affordable costs at the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.

The Hindu · Feb 15, 2022

World Cancer Day 2022: Main areas of concern for males, females

State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology organises screening camp in Bengaluru

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022

People needing cancer care sleep on pavement in Bengaluru as they await Covid result

BENGALURU: Hundreds of people seeking treatment for cancer at state-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru have been forced to spend a day or two sleeping on pavements on the premises as they await Covid RT-PCR test results.

The Times of India · Jan 26, 2022