*Asks to begin OPD in first week of Feb
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 24: Secretary Health & Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, in the present day convened a gathering at Government Hospital Gandhi Nagar to evaluate progress on institution of State Cancer Institute, Jammu.
Secretary had detailed evaluation of standing of constructing building, procurement of equipment and equipments in addition to collection of human useful resource together with school, nursing and para medical workers by Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission and Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board.
During the assembly, it was knowledgeable that Rs 104 crore State Cancer Institute Jammu had been accredited underneath Centrally Sponsored Scheme by Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, underneath “National Programme for Prevention of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (NPCDCS). Besides, many of the works underneath present DPR are close to completion or within the ultimate phases.
Further, It was knowledgeable that the State Cancer Institute shall present State of artwork most cancers prevention and therapy within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir particularly in Jammu area with newest expertise and scientific data in order that the sufferers don’t need to exit of Union Territory for most cancers therapy. The Government of J&Okay has already entered into an MoU with Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai for hand holding, growth and trainings.
After threadbare dialogue, Secretary issued instructions for beginning of Out Patient Department and Day Care Services in State Cancer Institute in first week of February 2023. He additional directed for well timed procurement of equipment and equipments for the institute. He additionally requested the officers to hurry up enlargement of surgical and intensive care companies in order to supply high quality companies to the sufferers within the UT.
The assembly was attended by Principal Government Medical College, Jammu, Director Finance H&ME, Director Coordination New GMCs, MD JKMSCL, Joint Director Planning, H&ME, Nodal Officer, SCI whereas Dr Ashish Gulia, Director Homi Baba Research Centre Mumbai participated on-line.