Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital

Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (BIACH&RI) is a premier non-profit, tertiary care cancer hospital and research center located in Hyderabad, India.^[1] 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.^[2] 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 offers comprehensive 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.^[3]

The hospital has established itself as a leading centre for cancer treatment in India, consistently ranked among the top cancer hospitals in the country. In 2023, it was ranked second best cancer hospital in India.^[4]

BIACH&RI was founded by former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Indian matinee idol Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao in memory of his wife, Nandamuri Basavatarakam, who passed away due to cancer.^[2] Deeply moved by her experience and the lack of affordable and accessible cancer treatment in India at the time, N. T. Rama Rao envisioned a world-class facility that would serve people from all walks of life, regardless of their financial status.

The foundation stone for the hospital was laid in 1986, and following years of planning, 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.^[5][6] It was established under the NBTRCF with active support from the Indo-American Cancer Organisation (IACO), USA, and has since grown into one of India’s premier cancer hospitals.^[7]

As of 2025, the Chairman of Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital & Research Institute is Nandamuri Balakrishna, renowned actor, politician, and the son of the hospital’s founder, N. T. Rama Rao.^[8] 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..^[9]

To further its mission, BIACH&RI is developing a world-class oncology and research center in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Spread across 15 acres, the upcoming facility is planned as a cutting-edge center for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research.^[10] It also functions as a research and training institute, conducting clinical studies and providing oncology training to medical professionals, including national and international collaborations.^[3]

The hospital is run as a not-for-profit institution and relies on donations from individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate donors from across the world.^[11][12][13] BIACH&RI continues to foster partnerships with Indian and international oncologists, researchers, and philanthropists to further its commitment to world-class cancer care. CriticalRiver, a global provider of digital and technology consulting services, has announced a partnership with Basvatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital to combat cancer and promote early detection among women in India's rural areas.^[14][15]