Shweta Bansal, Head of Department at Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“South Asia Rising: Building Systems for Childhood Cancer Care.
I had the privilege of participating in the St. Jude Global South Asia Regional Meeting (Mumbai, March 9-11, 2026) – a gathering that brought together clinicians, policymakers, researchers, foundations, and patient support organizations working toward a common goal: improving outcomes for children with cancer across South Asia.
I had the opportunity to speak at the Multi-Partner National Framework Panel, alongside leaders including Dr. C. S. Pramesh representing the National Cancer Grid (NCG) and representatives from SEAR-CCN and several partner organizations.
The conversation focused on an important question: How do we move from individual excellence to strong national systems for childhood cancer care?
Some key themes that emerged from the discussion:
- Building strong referral pathways to reduce delays in diagnosis.
- Strengthening collaboration between clinicians, foundations, and policymakers.
- Creating national and regional networks for pediatric oncology.
- Improving access to treatment and supportive care for children across diverse health systems.
What was most encouraging was the recognition that childhood cancer care cannot be solved by any single institution or organization.
It requires coalitions – where clinicians, governments, academic networks, patient advocates, and global partners work together toward a shared vision.
I was honored to represent Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre and the Pediatric Oncology Chapter of India (PHO-IAP) in this dialogue.
The momentum across South Asia is real – and the commitment to ensure that every child with cancer has access to timely diagnosis and quality treatment continues to grow stronger.
Grateful to St. Jude Global and all partner organizations for creating this platform for collaboration and action.”
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