Eminent Oncologist Dr Tapan Saikia to get Asom Baibhav award for contribution in cancer treatment
Guwahati: The Assam government on Wednesday announced that it will confer the highest state civilian award ‘Assam Baibhav’ on Mumbai-based eminent medical oncologist Dr Tapan Saikia for his contribution towards cancer treatment in Assam and the other Northeastern states.
Addressing a press conference here after a cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Saikia is one of the patrons of Deepshikha Foundation and has rendered immense contributions towards generating awareness and early detection of cancer in Assam and the Northeast.
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After serving at many hospitals, the eminent doctor is at present working as the director of Oncology Sciences in Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai.
Sarma also announced the recipients’ names for the second highest civilian award ‘Assam Saurav’ and ‘Assam Gaurav’. All the awards will be given at a function around the middle of this year.
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