Malabar Cancer Centre Society

The Malabar Cancer Centre’s Patient Welfare Fund is managed by the Patient Welfare Committee, which oversees and coordinates various support services for needy patients undergoing cancer treatment. Financed through staff contributions and public donations, the fund covers medical expenses and investigations for patients not covered by government schemes. Beyond direct financial aid, the Centre also offers complimentary food, free transport, a drug bank, home-care services, and a library – all designed to alleviate the burdens faced by economically disadvantaged individuals.

Since November 2008, Malabar Cancer Centre–PGIOSR introduced the “Patients Free Food Scheme,” offering complimentary meals three times daily to all in-patients irrespective of their financial status. Supported by donations and philanthropic contributions, this initiative acknowledges that many patients come from lower socio-economic backgrounds and would otherwise struggle to afford nutritionally balanced meals. The scheme runs continuously, though increasing patient volumes are putting pressure on its funding. It is maintained through charitable giving—tax-deductible under Section 80G—to ensure sustainable access to food throughout the treatment period .