Mohali, Feb. 4 -- Punjab health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday announced that cancer treatment up to Rs.10 lakh will be covered under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana.

Singh made the announcement while observing World Cancer Day at the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, New Chandigarh.

He said Punjab now has two cancer institutes at Sangrur and New Chandigarh, adding that the two institutes together have a capacity of 450 beds, with 150 beds at Sangrur and 300 at New Chandigarh.

During the event, Balbir Singh interacted with children undergoing treatment for blood cancer.

Singh said adopting a healthy lifestyle, eating nutritious food and spreading awareness are key steps in cancer prevention. He advised...