Goa govt signs MoU with Tata to establish cancer institute in state || ENGLISH || GOA365

The number of cancer cases is quite high. According to sources at least 1000 patients visit the Tata research Hospital in Mumbai from Goa regularly. Now the Government has signed anMoU with the Tata’s for establishing a state cancer institute and developing an oncology facility in Goa.

Currently, most cancer patients needing treatment were referred to certain private hospitals and centers outside Goa. But with this collaboration cancer patients will be able to receive treatment in the state. The development of oncology facility includes health care, training & capacity building.