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Quote:CM Lays Foundation For Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre At NISER Campus
OMMCOM NEWSbyOMMCOM NEWS October 3, 2023in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday laid the foundation for Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre at NISER Campus in Jatani near Bhubaneswar. This state-of-the-art facility and research centre will be a global standard cancer care, research and Innovation centre. It will be a 200-bed cancer hospital and will be fully commissioned by December 2025.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister ...
He further informed that the state government has provided over 65 acres of land and financial assistance amounting to Rs 150 crore for the establishment of a Medical Cyclotron facility here. This will be the most advanced Research Level Cyclotron in Asia.
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It may be mentioned here that the Government of Odisha had signed an MoU with Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai, in September 2022 for the establishment of a 200 bedded state-of-the-art cancer hospital by TMC, Mumbai, on the campus of NISER at Jatni near Bhubaneswar.
The HBCHRC is a visionary project dedicated to providing world-class cancer care, research, and support services. This facility will feature cutting-edge technology, house renowned medical experts, and provide a patient-centred approach to cancer treatment. The mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by cancer by offering comprehensive and compassionate care.
The Tata Steel Foundation will build the hospital at a cost of Rs 250 crore and donate it to the Tata Memorial Centre, Department of Atomic Energy, to run it. The Department of Atomic Energy has sanctioned Rs 400 crore to purchase equipment, construct the Dharamshala, residential complex, and hire human resources. The hospital will be fully commissioned by December 2025.
The facility will house the latest cancer treatment technology, including radiation therapy, advanced surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and stem cell transplants ensuring patients receive the best possible care.
It will be a hub for cancer research, fostering innovation and breakthroughs in cancer treatment and prevention.
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