Oncologist Dr V Shanta passed away

oncologist dr v shanta passed away Daily Current Affairs Article 21th January 2021: Dr. V. Shanta, the world renowned oncologist passed away due to brief illness in Chennai. She was 94. Dr. Shanta is the Chairperson of Adyar Cancer Centre.

Viswanathan Shanta (1927 – 2021) was an Indian oncologist and the chairperson of Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai.

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She was best known for her efforts towards making quality and affordable cancer treatment accessible to all patients in her country.

She was associated with Adyar Cancer Institute since 1955, and held several positions, including that of the director of the institute between 1980 and 1997.

She served as a member of several national and international committees on health and medicine, including the World Health Organization's Advisory Committee on Health.

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