Axis Bank, one of India's leading private sector banks, has pledged to contribute Rs 100 Crores to the National Cancer Grid. The 5-Year partnership will work towards enhancing access to Cancer Care, advance cancer research and revolutionize digital health adoption across the 300+ cancer centres affiliated with the NCG.
Underlining the importance of this initiative, Rajiv Anand, Deputy Managing Director, Axis Bank said, “It is an extremely proud moment for us to partner with the National Cancer Grid and Tata Memorial Hospital in their journey towards revolutionizing cancer research and advancement of cancer care. This partnership resonates with Axis Bank’s overarching Corporate Social Responsibility mission of promoting sustainable healthcare, including preventive health. This alliance reaffirms Axis Bank’s dedication towards humanitarian causes and societal well-being."
Commenting on this initiative, Dr. C. S. Pramesh, Director, Tata Memorial Hospital and Convenor, National Cancer Grid, said, “We are grateful to Axis Bank for their generous contribution. Their support is critical for us to drive cancer research, innovation and digital health initiatives at the National Cancer Grid, which has taken several transformational steps for delivery of high-quality cancer care to patients with cancer across the country. We also look forward to learning from Axis Bank’s rich experience in digital transformation as we embark on a similar journey for the NCG.”
Adding to the comments, Rizwan Koita, Director Koita Foundation said, "We are delighted that Axis Bank is supporting the National Cancer Grid and in turn the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology with this substantial grant. This grant holds the promise of fostering meaningful enhancements in cancer care accessibility, affordability, and outcomes by leveraging Digital Health technologies. This partnership will also support the Government of India’s efforts in increasing Digital Health adoption across the country."
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