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Humanist aims to bridge the funding gap for those cancer patients who cannot fully afford treatment. It is a not for profit company and donations are eligible for tax exemption under section 80G. Every donation makes a difference in the lives of people who need support.

UPI : Humanist@kotak
Current Account: Humanist Centre for Medicine
Kotak Bank
A/c: 3511834850
Branch: Lavelle Road, Bangalore - 560001
IFSC code: KKBK0000422

Meet Our Team

Dr. Jogin Desai
Dr. Jogin DesaiFounder and CEO, Eyestem Research
Dr. Desai brings more than 15 years of experience in growing and nurturing businesses to his newest venture. Prior to Eyestem, he was part of the global leadership team at Quintiles and he also was the CEO of Cenduit.
Anand Anandkumar PhD
Anand Anandkumar PhDCo-founder and CEO, Bugworks Research
Anand is the Co-founder and CEO of Bugworks, a global biotech startup, working on tackling the massive problem posed by superbugs.
Ms Shalini Sethi
Ms Shalini SethiChairperson, Sethi Foundation
Shalini Sethi is the Chairperson of the Sethi Foundation which is focused on the theme of Technology Enabled Philanthropy. Enabling active independent lives by enabling technology and infrastructure for the urban poor is her passion.

What We Do

Today, 75% of households of India have a household income lower than the baseline cost of treatment in most cancers. Due to high out-of-pocket expenditures, it can hurt a family emotionally and financially; as a result, 556,400 deaths happen every year due to a lack of affordability, access, and awareness.

  • We bridge funding gaps for patients seeking cancer therapy.
  • We support cancer awareness and patient education.
  • We ensure patients get the right diagnosis and treatment at a subsidised cost.
  • We keep overheads to a minimum to ensure donor funds go directly to patients who need them the most.
Supported more than 120+ cancer patients in the past four years
Facilitating 75+ surgeries
Administration of 750+ Radiotherapy fractions
Administration of 400+ Chemotherapy Cycles

Humanist's Initiatives

  • Worked with Vidyashilp Academy to create the VSA Cancer Care Fund, created by high school students
  • Humanist conducts various cancer awareness talks in schools and colleges, as well as facilitating internships in Cytecare Cancer Hospitals
  • Hosted blood donation camps in schools, as well as held awareness sessions relating to blood donation challenges
  • During the COVID-19 crisis, Humanist raised over 5 Crores from donors, as well as building a 120 bedded unit at Canadian International School that supported more than 80+ patients.
  • In the Mandya district of Karnataka, training and screening initiative was launched in January 2022 as part of the ’Mandya Beats Cancer’ programme.
  • Humanist is currently working on the early detection of breast cancer in semi-urban areas around Bangalore.

Process by which cases are selected

  • Patient is evaluated by a cancer specialist
  • The treatment plan is suggested by the specialist
  • A financial estimation is provided to the patient/family for the full treatment life-cycle
  • If the family requires financial aid, the case is transferred to a medical social worker (MSW)
  • The MSW evaluates the financial status, family background, funding status, and also explores possible avenues to support the patient
  • The case is then referred to the Humanist Board for approval, after which the treatment is initiated
  • Clinical updates of the patient are provided to Humanist on a quarterly basis
  • The hospital bills generated are cleared by Humanist upon submission.

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