Updated On: 26 November, 2025 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
The minister visited Tata Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, where he reviewed various departments and sought details on modern cancer treatment methods. Abitkar noted that cancer cases have risen sharply in recent years and said the state has been conducting screening and treatment camps

Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar sought details on modern cancer treatment methods at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday.
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Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar on Wednesday said that the state government, in collaboration with the public health department and Tata Memorial Hospital, is committed to achieving the goal of a “cancer-free Maharashtra”.
The minister visited Tata Memorial Hospital in Parel, Mumbai, where he reviewed various departments and sought details on modern cancer treatment methods. Tata Memorial Centre’s All-India Director Dr Sudeep Gupta, Hospital Director Dr CS Pramesh, Deputy Directors Shrikande and Siddhnath Laskar, and Hospital Superintendent Dr Vineet Samant were present for the event.