Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital
| Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Road No. 10, IAS Officers Quarters, Nandi Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, Telangana, India |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Specialist; Oncology |
| History | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Links | |
| Website | https://basavatarakam.org/ |
| Lists | Hospitals in India |
Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH&RI) is a premier nonprofit organization (NPO), tertiary care cancer hospital and research center located in Hyderabad, India.[1][2] It was founded in 1986 by Indian matinée idol and politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, in memory of his wife, Nandamuri Basavatarakam, who succumbed to cancer.[3] The hospital was established under the Nandamuri Basavataraka Ramarao Memorial Cancer Foundation (NBTRCF), in collaboration with the Indo-American Cancer Organisation (IACO), USA.
BIACH&RI provides oncology services, including medical, surgical, radiation, and paediatric oncology, It also functions as a research and training institute, conducting clinical studies and providing oncology training to medical professionals, including national and international collaborations.[4] In 2023, it was ranked second best cancer hospital in India.[5]
History
BIACH&RI was founded by former Andhra Pradesh chief minister and actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao in memory of his wife, Nandamuri Basavatarakam, who died of cancer.[3]
The foundation stone for the hospital was laid in 1986, and following international collaboration and support from Indian and overseas oncologists, the hospital was inaugurated on June 22, 2000, by then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee.[6][7] It was established under the NBTRCF with support from the Indo-American Cancer Organisation (IACO), USA.[8]
In 2023, Kurapati Krishnaiah was appointed CEO.[9]
Leadership and Expansion
As of 2025, the Chairman of Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute is Nandamuri Balakrishna, actor, politician, and the son of the hospital's founder, N. T. Rama Rao.[10] He is currently heading the Board of Trustees and has played a pivotal role in guiding the institution's vision and growth. Under his leadership, the hospital has significantly expanded its infrastructure, services, and outreach, while remaining committed to affordable and accessible cancer care.[11]
The hospital announced an oncology and research centre in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Spread across 15 acres, the facility is intended for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research.[12] The institute also conducts clinical studies and provides oncology training to medical professionals, including through national and international collaborations.[4]
Donations
The hospital operates as a nonprofit organization and relies on donations from individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate donors worldwide.[13][14][15] It collaborates with Indian and international oncologists and researchers. In addition, CriticalRiver, a global digital and technology consulting company, has partnered with Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute to support cancer awareness and early detection initiatives among women in rural India.[16][17]
References
- ↑ "Best Cancer Hospital - Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital". Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Basavatarakam cancer hospital construction in Thullur to begin in a week". The Hindu. 2026-04-01. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- 1 2 "Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital to be ready later this year". medicalbuyer.co.in. 2025-02-17. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- 1 2 India, The Hans (2024-09-02). "Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hosp to train TN oncologists". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "India's best cancer hospitals: Basavatarakam ranks second". medicalbuyer.co.in. 2023-05-26. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ Bandari, Pavan (2024-06-22). "Balakrishna hails Revanth Reddy, says he cooperated for expanding Basavatrakam hospital services". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "'Atal Bihari Vajpayee powered Hyerabad's infra & tech revolution'". The Times of India. 2018-08-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2025-02-15). "Basavatarakam cancer hospital's Amaravati unit to be ready in 8 months: Balakrishna". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ Rajput, Kajal (2023-12-27). "Dr Kurapati Krishnaiah appointed as new CEO of Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital". medicaldialogues.
- ↑ PTI (2026-04-08). - Srinivasa Rao -is-new-coo-of-basavatarakam-indo-american-cancer-hospital-research-institute/1900915/ "Raavi Srinivasa Rao is new COO of Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute". ThePrint. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ↑ Service, Express News (2023-01-01). "Emergency ward for cancer patients at Indo-American Hospital in Telangana". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "15 acres for Basavatarakam Cancer institute at Amaravati". The Hindu. 2018-01-26. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "Nandamuri Balakrishna Donates Entire Fee Earned From Ad to This Noble Cause". News18. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ Today, Telangana (2025-02-26). "NRI couple donate Rs 10 crore to Indo-American Cancer Hospital". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "SBI Donates Mobile Cancer Screening Bus To Basavatarakam Cancer Hospital". www.deccanchronicle.com. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "CriticalRiver partners with Basvatarakam Cancer Hospital to combat cancer among women in rural Telangana". The CSR Universe. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
- ↑ "CriticalRiver partners with Basvatarakam Cancer Hospital to combat cancer and promote early cancer detection". ap7am.com. 2024-03-07. Retrieved 2025-06-02.