ACCESS Health is leading a multi-institutional initiative to improve cancer care in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on early screening, diagnosis, and reducing out-of-pocket expenses through increased public financing. Core partners include the State Agency for Comprehensive Health & Integrated Services, King George’s Medical University, Roche India Healthcare Institute, civil society organizations, and practitioners. The program is steered by the government through a Special Interest Group, with three key interventions: strengthening diagnostics and cancer drug supplies, strategic purchasing of cancer drugs for the PM-JAY hospital network, and advocating for increased financing for cancer care under PM-JAY or additional funding sources. The initiative employs data analytics, best practice documentation, and stakeholder consultations to drive policy advocacy and improve patient outcomes.
Strengthening diagnostics and cancer drug supplies
Strengthen the availability of diagnostics and supplies of cancer drugs.
Advocate for increased financing and strategic purchasing under PM-JAY.
Establish collaborative frameworks for cancer treatment improvements.
Data-Driven Strategies and Stakeholder Engagement
Leveraging data analytics and strategic partnerships to enhance cancer care.
The project uses data-driven approaches, quality audits, and policy advocacy to improve cancer care standards and accessibility in Uttar Pradesh.
Improved understanding through the report “Landscape of Cancer Care Provision in Uttar Pradesh”
Enhanced Service Provision: Targeted Empanelment to increase availability of oncology services in PMJAY
Policy Advocacy Success: Facilitated collaborations for pooled purchasing of cancer drugs
Establishes linkages with the National Health Mission in strengthening the NCD screening
