Need expanded cancer coverage, early diagnosis under Ayushman Bharat: Study

March 16, 2026
The FinCan study, conducted by oncologists and health economists led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, DRBRAIRCH (Dr B R Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital) under AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Delhi, provided fresh insights into the programme’s strengths and pointed out opportunities to supercharge its impact.