Diplomats All Praise For NCI

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), Nagpur, welcomed a distinguished delegation of diplomats from several countries. The visit provided an opportunity for the dignitaries to tour the institute’s advanced facilities and engage in meaningful interactions with NCI’s management, doctors, and staff.

The engagement evolved into an insightful exchange of ideas and information, with the diplomats showing keen interest in NCI’s diagnostic capabilities, treatment protocols, and its holistic approach to delivering comprehensive cancer care at affordable costs. The NCI leadership—comprising senior clinical and administrative experts and led by General Secretary and CEO Mr Shailesh Joglekar and Medical Director Dr Anand Pathak—responded in detail to the delegates’ queries and thoughtfully acknowledged their suggestions.

Impressed by the institute’s world-class infrastructure, patient-centric philosophy, and the compassionate care environment nurtured at NCI, the visiting dignitaries departed with a deep sense of appreciation and confidence in the quality of cancer care available in India. 

The visiting dignitaries were particularly pleased to learn that NCI also extends world-class cancer care to overseas patients through its dedicated International Patients Department. The department features an exclusive, well-equipped setup, including premium accommodation, designed to provide compassionate cancer care along with enhanced comfort and support for patients and their accompanying family members.

The visiting delegation included H.E. Mr Javier Paulinich, Ambassador of Peru to India; Mr Roy Postigo Medina, Trade Specialist of Peru in India; H.E. Mr Dharamkumar Seeraj, High Commissioner of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana to India; Mr Kayshav Tewari, Second Secretary, Cooperative Republic of Guyana to India; Mr Ricardo Daniel Delgado Muñoz, Head of Commercial and Tourism Affairs, Embassy of Mexico to India; Mr Steven Ramirez Cuellar, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of El Salvador; Ms Arlette Gabriela Bustamante, Chargé d’Affaires of Bolivia; Ms Sandiyakoemari Mangre, Commercial Attaché, Embassy of the Republic of Suriname; H.E. Mr Alberto A. Guani, Ambassador of Uruguay to India; and Mr Mateo Prigue Rodriguez, Embassy of Uruguay.