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Himachal Boosts Healthcare: New Cancer Centre Opens
27 Sep
Summary
- A Rs 23 crore MRI machine and a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre were inaugurated.
- A Rs 510 crore PET Scan Machine Block foundation was laid.
- Over 320 postgraduate seats and 800 technical staff posts are being added.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently inaugurated advanced medical equipment at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Govt Medical College and Hospital in Mandi district. The new facilities include a Rs 23 crore MRI machine and a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre featuring LINAC and CT Simulator machines.
Further enhancing specialized healthcare, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 510 crore PET Scan Machine Block. This initiative underscores the state government's commitment to prioritizing the health sector.
The government aims to equip all medical colleges with modern diagnostic and treatment tools, reducing the need for patients to travel. Automated laboratories and overseas exposure visits for students and faculty are also being considered to adopt advanced healthcare practices.
Key departments in medical colleges will be prioritized for strengthening. At Nerchowk, 123 nurses are deployed, with an additional 25-30 ICU beds planned. The state is also adding 320 postgraduate seats this year, with senior residency programs starting at Nerchowk and Tanda. Additionally, 800 posts for technical and paramedical staff have been sanctioned.
