Uniting Against Cancer: BIMSTEC Nations Collaborate for Enhanced Care
BIMSTEC countries convened in India at the National Cancer Grid's annual meeting to strengthen cancer care collaboration. This initiative aims to enhance skills and capacities across member states using expertise from India, fulfilling a commitment made at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
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Delegates, including researchers and patient advocates from BIMSTEC countries, recently convened in India for the National Cancer Grid's annual meeting. The gathering aimed to assess progress and strategize on future collaboration, according to officials.
The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that this initiative is poised to bolster BIMSTEC partners' capabilities in cancer care through the expertise developed in India. This outreach aligns with commitments made by India's Prime Minister during the 6th BIMSTEC Summit.
BIMSTEC, initially formed in 1997 as BIST-EC, now includes seven member states, with key developments happening at the recent Bangkok summit. This collaboration represents a significant regional effort to combat cancer more effectively.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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