'In 5 yrs every Indian to be screened for cancer, diabetes'

December 13, 2011 12:55

Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad announced today that the government plans to screen the nation's entire population in next five years for cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes for early detection and treatment of the ailments.

He said during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha that a pilot project has been launched in 100 districts of 21 states for the same. "India will be the first country in the world to screen the entire population in next five years," he said.

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