Government decentralises cancer care

Mysuru

The State government has started an initiative to decentralise cancer care through the establishment of Day Care Chemotherapy Centres at district hospitals, following a Hub and Spoke Model.

The proposed initiative to establish Day Care Chemotherapy Centres at district hospitals aims to decentralise cancer care and reduce patient burden on tertiary centres. This model aims to provide localised chemotherapy services, enhanced access, reduced travel burden, and cost-effective care.

The equipment list has been certified by experts at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru and Spoke hospitals to set up the Day Care Chemotherapy Centre as per the above specifications.

Any other necessary equipment required for the functioning of the Day Care Chemotherapy Centre shall be made available by the concerned district surgeon.

The Hub facility shall certify that the day care chemotherapy centre established at the spoke is compliant with these requirements and shall certify the same.

Day Care Chemotherapy Centres will initially focus on palliative chemotherapy and chemotherapy for solid tumors that includes Oral, Breast, Cervical, Lung, Colon and Prostate cancers at this stage.

Standardised protocols have been developed by experts at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru, for uniform implementation

This project aligns with Karnataka's healthcare goals to provide accessible, high-quality care to cancer patients in their communities.

Decentralisation of cancer treatment

Establish Day Care Chemotherapy Centres at district hospitals, reducing dependency on tertiary hospitals for routine chemotherapy.

Hub and Spoke Model

Implementing a coordinated system where tertiary cancer centres act as Hubs guiding the district hospitals (Spokes) in administering follow-up chemotherapy.

Enhanced Access and Reduced Cost

To reduce patient travel time, treatment delays, and out-of-pocket expenses by providing care closer to home.