A helpline, ‘Neravina Kare’ (90084 41708), has been set up to facilitate access to the service, along with teleconsultation based on urgency.
| Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J.
Home-based palliative care services introduced by the State-run Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO) have received a positive response, with 112 patients availing the facility since its launch on March 3.
The initiative, aimed at supporting terminally ill cancer patients unable to travel for follow-up care, is being implemented under a programme that combines home visits with telemedicine support.
Published – April 25, 2026 08:41 pm IST
