The Hindu·4 min read·hard
Supreme Court asks 19 States, UTs to declare cancer 'notifiable disease' for early detection
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The Supreme Court of India has directed the remaining 19 States and Union Territories to declare cancer a 'notifiable disease' to improve early detection and patient care. This follows a PIL seeking a uniform national policy for reporting cancer cases.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) asked the 19 remaining States and Union Territories to declare cancer a "notifiable disease" to ensure early detection and proper care of patients.
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