Oncologist Vijay Anand Reddy receives Padma Shri for cancer care work

Dr. P. Vijay Anand Reddy received the Padma Shri in 2026 for his contributions to oncology and cancer care in India.

The oncologist, who serves as a Director and Senior Consultant at Apollo Cancer Centres in Hyderabad, has spent over 33 years treating patients and advocating for affordable healthcare. In 2003, Dr. Reddy and Dr. Chitti R. Moorthy established the CURE Foundation to bridge the gap between medical resources and underprivileged families.

The non-profit organization provides free and subsidized medical care, screening initiatives, and rehabilitation programs. The foundation has provided quality cancer treatment to more than 1,100 needy patients by connecting them with specialists from hospitals in India and abroad. The foundation also conducts public awareness campaigns to encourage early detection of cancer. These initiatives include anti-tobacco campaigns and programs specifically targeting childhood cancers, such as retinoblastoma. Dr.

Reddy has also contributed to medical education by delivering more than 921 continuing medical education lectures and publishing over 112 papers. He authored a book featuring the stories of 108 cancer survivors to provide guidance to families.