Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: With rising cancer cases in the state of Goa, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said he is working unabatedly to build a “State Cancer Institute” so that citizens of Goa do not have to travel outside the state to seek treatment.
In this regard, Rane discussed with officials from Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr Shripad Banavali, Dr Mahesh Goel, Dr Kailash Sharma, in the presence of Health Secretary Arun Kumar Mishra, Dean of GMC Dr Bandekar, Dr Anupama Borkar, & representatives from HSCC.
“With rising cancer cases in the state of Goa, we are working unabatedly to build a “State Cancer Institute” so that citizens of Goa do not have to travel outside the state to seek treatment,” said Rane.
He further said that Tata Memorial Hospital provides world-class cancer treatment services and facilities, and we intend to have a tripartite agreement between the Government of India, the Government of Goa, and Tata Memorial Hospital, similar to the Assam model envisioned by PM Modi.
“Tata Memorial Hospital will provide all technical support in services, manpower, training, & research at the Tata Institute. A detailed timeline for all infrastructure and other required activities in this regard will be provided,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Health Minister said that he shall be starting a pilot project from April 15 2023, where a dedicated cancer OPD will be started at GMC.
“I have given the necessary instructions to the Dean of GMC and Health Secretary in this regard to ensure this is operational on April 15,” he added.
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