Karkinos & Bayer Transform Cancer Care in India
Written by Susi, Arushi Sharma
Witness the transformative collaboration between Karkinos and Bayer, shaping a new era of cancer care in India. Together, we're redefining treatment possibilities, pioneering innovation, and fostering hope for patients and families affected by cancer.
Karkinos Healthcare and Bayer have teamed up to improve cancer screening in India's Mumbai and Puducherry.
This partnership combines Karkinos' early detection technology with Bayer's "Health for All" mission to eliminate cancer disparities.
They intend to screen 100,000 people for multiple cancers, with a focus on collaborative care with local institutions and communities. The goal is to close cancer care gaps within two years.
Dr Chitkala Kalidas, Global Head, Oncology Sustainability & Health Equity from Bayer said, “By harnessing Bayer’s extensive global healthcare capabilities and Karkinos Healthcare’s expertise in early cancer identification, we initiate a journey of profound change. Our collaborative endeavor, designed to redefine cancer screening, emerges as an innovative model for decentralized high-quality cancer care by enhancing health literacy and early detection to enable timely treatment. Through these efforts, we are building capacity at the grassroots level to strengthen health systems and deliver patient-centric cancer care in their community settings.”
Manoj Saxena, Managing Director, Bayer Pharma said
“We continue to build momentum in our commitment towards ‘health for all’ globally, with India at the center of Bayer’s health sustainability initiatives, especially in the areas of oncology and women’s reproductive health. We are proud to partner with Karkinos Healthcare to improve cancer detection and care in India. Screening and timely detection are critical for maximizing health outcomes in patients with cancer. With the availability of advanced screening technologies and solutions, early detection of different types of cancers is possible. Our collaboration with Karkinos Healthcare will increase access to latest screening technologies for those in need, making timely diagnosis a reality for all”.
Dr Moni Abraham Kuriakose, Co-Founder, Medical Director, & CEO Kerala Operations, Karkinos Healthcare, said,
“Early detection is the cornerstone for conquering cancer, enabling more effective and less invasive treatments. Teaming up with Bayer, we’re starting a big effort to transform how we find cancer early in India. Our shared goal of making healthcare accessible fits perfectly with our mission towards accessible and affordable cancer care in the country. This project is like a guiding light, bringing together easy-to-reach healthcare, new ideas, and smart partnerships. Our focus is on making a real difference in fighting cancer and helping our communities. It’s not just about medicine – it’s about improving lives, giving people strength, and making a better future for everyone affected by cancer.”
Karkinos will use its network to spread cancer awareness, invite participants, conduct personalized screenings, evaluate diagnostics, and refer positive cases for treatment in diverse communities.