All Health Societies in Mizoram now under Mizoram Health Society
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network

Aizawl, June 12 2014: In implementation of a new system formulated by the Central government, Mizoram Health Society (MHS) has been set up to head all the Health Societies in the State.

This was said at the 3rd and the last meeting of Mizoram State Cancer Control Society (MSCCS) which also comes to an end following the implementation of the new system.

As Mizoram Health Society (MHS) will be the head of all the Health Societies, from now on, all the funds from central government will not come directly to Mizoram State Cancer Control Society but through MHS.

The meeting of Mizoram State Cancer Control Society on Wednesday decided to close down the society.

Mention was made in the meeting that Central Government has allocated fund for upgrading the present Regional Cancer Centre to State cancer institute.

It may be noted here that the Mizoram State Cancer Institute (MSCI) at Zemabawk is now recognized by the Central government as Regional Cancer Centre.

The Regional Cancer Centre needs to have at least 100 beds in order to be upgraded to State cancer institute, for which the Central Government has allocated Rs 45 crore of which 10% will be shared by Mizoram Government.

MSCI leaders are entrusted to take vigorous steps for the same.

The Mizoram State Cancer Control Society (MSCCS) meeting Wednesday under the leadership of its Chairman Lal Thanzara, Health Minister was held at Chief Minister's Office Conference Hall and was also attended by Mizoram Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker R.Lalrinawma.The Meeting reviewed the various initiatives of the society and its expenditure during the last 3 years- from 2011 to 2014 .

Mention may be made that cancer awareness and early detection programme had been held in villages and special training had been given to doctors and nurses.

Besides, public awareness programmes were also organised through AIR and DDK.

World Cancer Day had also been observed every year on February 4 .

Mention may also be made that plan is being made to implement the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancers, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) in the current 12th Five Year Plan.

The Central Government started the programme since the 11th Five Year Plan.

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