Supreme Court asks 19 States, UTs to declare cancer 'notifiable disease' for early detection
The Supreme Court of India directed 19 States and Union Territories to declare cancer a 'notifiable disease' to facilitate early detection and care. This order follows a report from a parliamentary standing committee, which noted that only 17 of the 36 States and UTs had complied. The court emphasized the need for uniform guidelines from the Centre, highlighting the state's constitutional duty to ensure citizens' right to health and dignity.