Gujarat CM inaugurates Asha Van for early cancer detection

Exam-focused facts from the 10 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Cancer Screening Van - Asha Van to support the early detection of cancer.
The Asha Van was donated to the Bhavnagar branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) by Jenburkt Pharmaceutical.
The van is equipped with EVA-Pro diagnostics, a mammography unit, and expert tele-consultation facilities.
The initiative aims to advance the goal of "Health and Wellness for All" in rural areas.
The van enables on-site screening for various diseases including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast, and prostate cancer using ultra-modern instrumentation.