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Odisha government adds 91 cancer treatment packages to state health schemes

The Odisha government has integrated 91 additional cancer treatment packages into the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. Announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi under the Mukhya Mantri Cancer Care Abhiyan, this expansion aims to provide free, advanced medical care to cancer patients in the state. With these additions, the total number of treatment packages available under the integrated health schemes has increased to 2,254, supported by a budget allocation of 311 crore rupees for the 2026-27 period.

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Members of Odisha legislative assembly 2014-2019
File photo: Government of Odisha / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What Happened

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expanded the cancer treatment coverage in Odisha by including 91 new specialized packages under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling confirmed that these additions are part of the Mukhya Mantri Cancer Care Abhiyan, which seeks to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, free, and advanced medical services without facing financial hardship. The total number of available treatment packages under these integrated schemes has now reached 2,254.

This initiative is supported by a 311 crore rupee budget provision for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The government aims to improve access to critical procedures such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation for cancer patients across the state. By integrating these packages, the administration intends to reduce the financial burden on families and facilitate early detection and scientific treatment for those suffering from the disease.

Key Facts

  1. The Odisha government added 91 new cancer treatment packages to its health schemes.
  2. The packages are included under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana.
  3. The total number of treatment packages under these schemes has risen to 2,254.
  4. A budget of 311 crore rupees has been allocated for the 2026-27 period to support this initiative.
  5. The expansion is part of the Mukhya Mantri Cancer Care Abhiyan.

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  1. 5 Aug

    1. SBsambad
      Cancer Care Scheme ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ କ୍ୟାନସର କେୟାର ଅଭିଯାନର ମୋଟ ଚିକିତ୍ସା ପ୍ୟାକେଜ ୨୨୫୪କୁ ବୃଦ୍ଧି

  2. 6 Aug

    1. SBsambad
      Ayushman Bhara: ଆୟୁଷ୍ମାନ ଭାରତ-ଗୋପବନ୍ଧୁ ଆରୋଗ୍ୟ ଯୋଜନାରେ ୯୧ କର୍କଟ ଚିକିତ୍ସା ପ୍ୟାକେଜ୍‌ ସାମିଲ
    2. Dhdharitri
      ଆୟୁଷ୍ମାନ୍‌ କାର୍ଡରେ କ୍ୟାନ୍‌ସର ଚିକିତ୍ସା ପାଇଁ ଆଉ ୯୧ ପ୍ୟାକେଜ ସାମିଲ

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