QUETTA: The Balochistan Cancer Society has stated that the number of cancer patients in the province has reached 13,000.
The suspension of the health card program has made it nearly impossible for patients to bear the cost of their treatment, especially for those dependent on monthly chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery.
The delay in the release of the Balochistan Endowment Fund is causing patient’s increased mental stress, financial difficulties, and delays in receiving treatment.
The Balochistan Cancer Society has urged the authorities to immediately release the Endowment Fund for cancer patients, addressing the hardships faced by patients and their families.
Cancer has become an alarming health issue in Balochistan, with thousands of patients struggling to access proper treatment.
Limited healthcare facilities, lack of specialized cancer centers, and financial constraints make it extremely difficult for patients to receive timely care.
Many patients rely on chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery, but high treatment costs and delayed funding worsen their condition.
The provincial healthcare system faces challenges such as shortage of medicines, insufficient medical staff, and limited diagnostic equipment.
Organizations like the Balochistan Cancer Society emphasize the need for immediate government support, including the release of endowment funds and expansion of healthcare services, to provide relief to patients and their families.
Without urgent intervention, cancer continues to impose severe physical, financial, and psychological burdens on the people of Balochistan.
