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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

About 21,000 new cases are registered in Kidwai every year

At Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 21K new cases are registered/yr, 3.6L patients/yr. To mark National Cancer Awareness Day, a camp is being held in Bandipur. Early intervention is key to survival; most come in advanced stages. In India, 14L new cases/yr, 87.5K from Karnataka. Tobacco usage contributes to 1/3…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023