Staff Reporter
Guwahati: Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the government is in the process of beginning nursing colleges in all cancer hospitals across the state where the students will get exposure to the English and Japanese languages to help them expand their career opportunities in vast geographical areas.
The Chief Minister today inaugurated North East India’s first-ever onco-robotic surgery facility at the State Cancer Institute in GMCH premises here today, marking a significant milestone in oncological surgery and improving outcomes for cancer patients.
CM Dr Sarma, while speaking on the occasion of introducing this integrated facility, said, “Assam is beginning Rongali celebrations by dedicating Northeast India’s first-ever robotic surgery facility. Our government hospital will now offer low-cost, highly precise and least invasive oncological surgical procedures through ‘Make in India’ technology.” On the occasion, he also announced that similar robotic surgery systems will be introduced in Dibrugarh and Silchar very shortly for the benefit of the patients living in the Upper Assam and Barak Valley regions.
The CM also said that adequate and well-coordinated steps have been taken to ensure empowering the doctors to operate this high-end medical equipment. He said that the government is in the process of beginning nursing colleges in all cancer hospitals across the state where the students will get exposure to the English and Japanese languages to help them in expanding their career opportunities across vast geographical areas.
It may be noted that this cutting-edge robotic surgery machine has been procured by the state government under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) scheme of the central government at the cost of Rs. 14.99 crore. Robotic surgery offers enhanced precision, superior control and 3D visualization enabling better outcomes in cancer care. The machine is equipped with universal safety features and an articulating endoscope and camera control system with the latest software and is ‘Make in India’ technology. Surgery involving this robotic facility will significantly decrease operation time and chances of bleeding, with the capability of performing complex procedures with precision and ease.
With the launch of the robotic surgery facility, the government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure in Assam and ensuring world-class treatment for every citizen, the Chief Minister also said. He also expressed his gratitude to ICICI Foundation for its contribution under the CSR initiative and for donating high-end medical equipment to the State Cancer Institute, Guwahati. He also extended his gratitude to Assam Cancer Care Foundation, State Cancer Institute, and Gauhati Medical College and Hospital for their cooperation.
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