Founded in 2004 by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan, the National Society for Change For Childhood Cancer In India partners with hospitals, medical professionals, and state governments to enable access and best standards of treatment, care and support across 61 cities and 22 states of India.
Catering to childhood cancer patients from primarily underprivileged families, CanKids is present in 143 hospitals across India. Through our signature program YANA (You Are Not Alone) – CanKids provides medical, drugs & diagnostics support, accommodation through Home Away from Homes, , patient transport, blood support, nutrition & rations, education and counselling support.
As of today, CanKids has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 9 State Governments as the Knowledge and Technical Partner for Childhood Cancer. These strategic partnerships integrate childhood cancer into state health systems by strengthening early diagnosis, referral pathways, shared-care models, patient navigation, and continuity of care. The MoUs also support capacity building of healthcare professionals, health systems strengthening, financial protection for families, and evidence-based policy implementation. Together, these partnerships are helping ensure equitable access to quality childhood cancer care, improved treatment completion, and better survival outcomes for every child.
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Reports, events and publications from CanKids KidsCan and our partner initiatives.
A comprehensive look at India's journey towards near-universal retinoblastoma care through collaboration, innovation, and patient-centered care. It highlights key milestones and the Vision 2030 roadmap for every child.
Fight RB India Architects: Ms Poonam Bagai, Dr Santosh Honavar, Dr Amita Mahajan, Dr Sima Das, and Dr Haresh Gupta.
Radisson Blu Plaza, New Delhi
A national stakeholder workshop convened by the Indian Childhood Cancer Initiative (ICCI) brought together leaders from government, healthcare, academia, civil society, and survivor communities to shape the future of childhood cancer care in India. The workshop produced key recommendations to strengthen policy, health systems, partnerships, and equitable access to care.
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Explores the evolving role of patients in clinical research and healthcare. Dedicated to Patient Rights, Clinical Research, and Patient Partnership, this issue features the work of the Patient Advocates for Clinical Research (PACER). It highlights the importance of ethical research, informed consent, and meaningful patient engagement in advancing equitable, patient-centered healthcare.
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Behind Every Number, There’s a Story.
Meet the families and children whose courage, love and resilience bring these numbers to life.
“Losing his son broke him completely. But it also pushed him to find a new purpose. Every time he says, ‘You are not alone,’ he means it because he has lived every moment of their fear and every inch of their grief.”
Mr. Birendra Karki Parent Advocate