<h1>Health Minister Announces 200 Day Cancer Care Centers Nationwide by 2025-26 for Accessible and Affordable Treatment</h1> The government plans to establish 200 day cancer care centers nationwide in 2025-26, providing basic patient facilities, with all districts expected to have such centers within three years, according to the Health Minister's announcement in the Rajya Sabha. This initiative aims to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and equitable, supported by technical and financial aid to states. The Ayushman Bharat program has significantly contributed to timely cancer treatment. Additionally, 22 AIIMS institutions now have full oncology departments, with the largest 700-bed cancer center located at Jhajjar AIIMS. The Gorakhpur AIIMS is fully operational, and a partnership with BHU aims to upgrade its medical college.