Oncidium Foundation Expands Radioligand Therapy Access in India
Agreements Signed and Productive Meetings During Belgian Economic Mission Pave the Way for Life-Saving Cancer Treatments in Underserved Communities in India.
New Delhi, India, March 11th, 2025 – As part of the recent Belgian Economic Mission to India, led by Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium, the Oncidium foundation achieved several key milestones to enhance awareness and access to radioligand therapy (RLT), an advanced cancer treatment in the Nuclear medicine field.
Central to this effort is the expansion of RLT-Connect in India, the foundation’s global treatment donation program, which provides support to patients unable to afford it. On the occasion, we welcomed two new centers: Max Healthcare Institute and H.O.D – House of Diagnostics, both based in New Delhi.
Significant Partnerships with Indian Medical Centers to Expand Access to Radioligand Therapy
The signing of the RLT-Connect agreement with Max Healthcare Institute, which runs the largest Oncology program in North India across 16 healthcare facilities, and H.O.D – House of Diagnostics, which provides quality and reliable diagnostic Imaging services at an affordable costs, marks a significant collaboration aimed at increasing access to RLT in India and raising awareness of its benefits.
“Our collaboration with the Oncidium foundation will focus on overcoming challenges such as raising awareness among healthcare providers, standardizing referrals for RLT, and facilitating the establishment of authority-approved centers to meet the unmet needs for these treatments.” said Dr. Jaspriya Bal, Nuclear medicine Physician at Max Healthcare and Oncidium foundation ambassador in India.
“We are very excited to formalize our collaboration with the Oncidium foundation for the RLT-Connect program. We envision supporting the treatment of many cancer patients in the Indian subcontinent and globally with this partnership” said Dr. Shubham Sogani, CEO of H.O.D.
The program is already established in India through partnerships with Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) in Gurugram, and Sarvodaya Healthcare in Faridabad. The latest agreements establish the third and fourth centers in the country to join the program, further strengthening support for patients.
A Global Mission, Supporting the Integration of Innovation into Local Healthcare
The Belgian Economic Mission provided the Oncidium foundation with the opportunity to take part in the India-Belgium Life Sciences Seminar, “Innovation and Complementarity for a Healthier World”, a productive event that brought together key players in the healthcare sector. Numerous discussions and relevant exchanges took place, all aimed at helping to advance global health and expand the Oncidium foundation’s mission globally.
The Belgian Economic Mission to India facilitated these meetings and collaborations, showcasing the strength of international partnerships in tackling healthcare disparities. By combining expertise and resources, these efforts contribute to sustainable and equitable access to innovative cancer treatments in India.
About the Oncidium Foundation
The Oncidium foundation is a non-profit, public-benefit organization dedicated to advancing Radiotheranostics for cancer care worldwide. Our mission focuses on education, awareness, and advocating for equitable access to treatment. Through our initiatives, we bridge care gaps and build an ecosystem that supports people living with cancer, regardless of geographical or financial barriers, offering hope for an improved quality of life. For more information visit OncidiumFoundation.org or OncidiumFoundation.org/rlt-connect
• Sarvodaya Healthcare: Sarvodaya Healthcare is a premier healthcare hub that integrates primary, secondary, and tertiary care under one roof. Renowned for its patient-centric approach, it leverages enabling technology for high-end diagnosis, examination, and treatment. Sarvodaya has made significant strides in Nuclear medicine, offering advanced PET-CT scans, SPECT Imaging, and radioligand therapy. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert specialists, it leads in precision medicine, ensuring accurate disease detection and targeted treatments, particularly in Oncology and neurology, improving patient outcomes significantly. For more information visit https://www.sarvodayahospital.com/
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI): is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is among the country’s largest healthcare organizations, operating 28 healthcare facilities, 4,500+ beds (including O&M facilities), and over 400 diagnostic centers. Fortis has a presence in India, the UAE, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. FMRI is an expert in Nuclear medicine, offering advanced PET-CT scans, SPECT Imaging, and Radionuclide therapies for precise diagnosis and treatment. As a Centre of Excellence in Oncology, Hematology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, it plays a key role in cancer detection and therapy. For more information visit https://www.fortishealthcare.com
• Max Healthcare Institute: Max Healthcare Institute Limited is one of India’s largest healthcare organizations, headquartered in Delhi. Operating 22 healthcare facilities with 5,000+ beds across major cities. Max runs the largest Oncology program in North India and the largest bone marrow transplant program in Asia. It is a leader in Nuclear medicine, offering advanced PET-CT scans, SPECT Imaging, and Radionuclide therapies for precise diagnosis and treatment, particularly in Oncology and neurology. Max Healthcare ensures world-class patient care through cutting-edge technology and expert clinicians. For more information visit https://www.maxhealthcare.in/
• H.O.D – House of Diagnostics : Group of integrated medical diagnostic centers with presence currently in the Delhi NCR region, with a vision to make medical Healthcare services affordable for the general population across the nation. The value-based pricing aligns with the Indian government’s vision of making healthcare accessible to all. The B2C approach of reaching out to patients is very unique making it a fast growing and well recognized chain in North India. With its state of art facility and an outstanding set of highly qualified dedicated professionals, it has also ventured into providing high quality radio Nuclide therapies to the needy patients at affordable costs. For more information visit https://www.hod.care/
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