CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates the cancer screening van received as a donation by the Indian Red Cross Society, Bhavnagar, in Gandhinagar

Prime Minister’s Vision of ‘Health and Wellness for All’ Gains Further Momentum

Gandhinagar, January 2026: Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Cancer Screening Van – Asha Van, in Gandhinagar, which is vital for early primary detection of cancer.
 
This Asha Van has been donated to the Bhavnagar branch of the Indian Red Cross Society by Jenburkt Pharmaceutical. The van is equipped with EVA-Pro diagnostics, a mammography unit, and expert tele-consultation facilities. Additionally, screening for diseases such as lung cancer, oral cancer, blood cancer, cervical cancer, pancreatic cancer as well as liver cancer, breast and prostate cancer will be possible on-site through this van using ultra-modern instrumentation. This Asha Van will help strengthen Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s goal of “Health and Wellness for All” at the rural level.
 
This event was attended by MD of Jenburkt Pharma Shri Ashish Bhuta and office bearers of the Indian Red Cross Society, Bhavnagar branch, were present.

Source: Information Department, Gujarat