Medanta – The Medicity has called for greater awareness and early screening of preventable cancers in Nagaland, saying timely diagnosis can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce the growing healthcare burden on families and the state. Doctors from the Gurugram-based hospital, recently ranked India’s best hospital by Newsweek 2026, highlighted cervical, stomach, oesophageal and nasopharyngeal cancers as major health concerns in Nagaland. According to specialists, advances in radiation therapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy have transformed cancer care, making many cancers highly treatable when detected at an early stage.
Dr. TejinderKataria, Chairperson, Radiation Oncology, said delayed diagnosis remains a key challenge despite improvements in treatment. She noted that risk factors such as tobacco consumption, diets rich in smoked and preserved foods, HPV infection and untreated Helicobacter pylori infection are largely preventable. Dr. SorunShishak, Consultant, Radiation Oncology, urged residents to undergo regular health check-ups and seek medical attention promptly when symptoms appear. In Dimapur, rising awareness of specialised healthcare services is creating greater demand for advanced cancer screening and treatment options. As Nagaland’s commercial hub, Dimapur is emerging as a key gateway for quality healthcare access, with partnerships between leading institutions and the government helping strengthen the state’s healthcare ecosystem. Industry observers say improved awareness, insurance coverage and specialist outreach programmes could drive greater healthcare utilisation in the region.
Medanta has signed anMoU with the Government of Nagaland for accreditation under the Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS) and partnered with IDAN to publish a health awareness booklet launched by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. The hospital has also launched a dedicated Northeast helpline and announced that Dr. Shishak will be available for consultation at Faith Hospital, Dimapur, on June 27.
