A vaccine to fight cancers affecting women will be available in five to six months. Those in the age group of nine to 16 years will be eligible for inoculation. Women above 30 will undergo screening at hospitals, and daycare cancer centres will be established for early detection of the disease. The government has also waived off customs duty for medicines used in cancer treatment, the minister said. He said the country has 12,500 such health facilities, and the government is increasing them. Asked about transforming the existing healthcare centres into Ayush facilities, Jadhav said hospitals have Ayush departments, and people can avail of these facilities. The vaccine will tackle breast, oral and cervical cancers, he said. It will also be available for children as young as six months old, he added. It is expected to be available by the end of the year, the Union Minister said. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
