Lamtluang Online News, Aizawl, 13 February 2026: The today hosted the inaugural function of the 21st Annual Conference of the at Mc Cabe Hall, Aijal Club, Aizawl. The conference was formally inaugurated by the Health and Family Welfare Minister, Pi Lalrinpuii. Cancer specialists from various parts of India are attending the event.
In her address, the Minister stated that Mizoram has one of the highest incidences of cancer in India, as reflected in various reports under the . She noted that Mizoram and other northeastern states record high prevalence rates of oesophageal, stomach, lung and head and neck cancers. She described it as encouraging that Mizoram is hosting a gathering of leading cancer specialists from across the country at a time when cancer remains a serious challenge, and expressed hope that the conference would yield meaningful outcomes for patients in Mizoram, particularly those affected by cancer.
She further highlighted that concerted efforts are being made to address the high cancer burden in the state. In collaboration with the , the Government of Mizoram has already commenced work on the Mizoram State Super-Specialty Cancer and Research Centre at Zemabawk. The ₹700 crore project will include facilities for bone marrow transplantation, advanced Nuclear Medicine services, PET scan facilities and a range of specialised cancer diagnostic services.
The AONEI conference is held annually in different northeastern states. The 21st edition, hosted by the Mizoram State Cancer Institute, will be held from 13 to 15 February 2026. Over the three-day event, participants will engage in academic sessions, discussions and presentations on various cancer-related topics.
More than 100 members from across India are attending the conference. Eminent cancer specialists delivering lectures include Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi, Director of the , Mumbai; Dr Dodul Mondal, Radiation Oncologist at ; Dr Mohammed Imaduddin, Surgical Oncologist at ; and Dr Harikrishna Kovilapu, Medical Oncologist at .
At the inaugural session, Dr B. Zothankima, Head of the Department of Radiation Oncology, delivered the welcome address. Speeches were also given by AONEI President Dr Jina Bhattacharya, AONEI Secretary Dr Kaberi Kakati and ACTREC Director Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Jeremy L. Pautu, Director of the Mizoram State Cancer Institute.
The Association of Oncologists of Northeast India was established in 2004 by Dr C. Bhuyan, a Medical Oncologist, and Dr Judita Syiemlieh, a Radiation Oncologist, along with around 20 other cancer specialists. In addition to oncologists from the Northeast, the association works in collaboration with surgeons, gynaecologists, ENT specialists, radiologists, physicians, pathologists, microbiologists, palliative care specialists and other medical professionals.
Source: DIPR Mizoram
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