Experts call for wider coverage of screening in underserved regions to identify disease early
The Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre in Madurai hosted the 11th IAP Paediatric Haematology Oncology CME programme to discuss advancements in childhood cancer treatment. Experts emphasized the urgent need to expand cancer screening and diagnostic accessibility in underserved regions to improve survival rates through early detection.
Why it matters
Improving early cancer detection in underserved areas is critical to reducing mortality rates and simplifying treatment protocols for childhood blood disorders and malignancies.
Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre (MMHRC), Madurai, hosted MADHURAM 2026, the 11th edition of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) – Paediatric Haematology Oncology Chapter’s Midterm Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme.
The three-day event, held from July 17 to 19, showcased the latest advances in paediatric haematology, oncology, and bone marrow transplantation.
The CME programme brought together nearly 100 national and international experts in childhood blood disorders and cancer. Around 500 delegates, including postgraduate medical students, participated.
In his address, Minister C T R. Nirmal Kumar said, “In India, the detection of cancer has been rising, partly because of greater awareness, improved diagnostic capabilities and the growing presence of both government and private healthcare institutions.
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