Chandigarh, Jan. 31 -- Expressing concern over the rising number of cancer patients, Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao has said that the state government's primary focus is on dealing with anaemia and cancer.

Interacting with reporters, Rao said that the number of tests related to cancer screening will be increased to ensure early detection. She said that a 50-bed Atal cancer care centre set up at the civil hospital, Ambala Cantt, and equipped with advanced facilities is providing cancer care not only to patients from Haryana but also from neighbouring states.

The health minister said that to address the shortage of doctors, appointment letters have been issued to 746 medical officers and 845 ayurvedic medical officers. Additionall...