Pune's Sassoon Hospital to Set Up 400-bed Cancer Hospital Research Centre
Pune: B J Medical College (BJMC) and Sassoon General Hospital (SGH) will establish a state-of-the-art 400-bed Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in Pune, contributing to the development of the city’s healthcare sector. The new facility aims to provide comprehensive, advanced cancer care while also meeting the growing demand for specialized medical education and research in oncology.
Pune, a rapidly expanding city, is currently grappling with an urgent need for a dedicated cancer hospital. Despite its growth, the city lacks a specialized facility for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research. As a result, patients often have to travel to Mumbai or other cities for treatment, leading to delays and added financial strain. The new cancer hospital will address these challenges by offering early detection, affordable treatment, and advanced cancer care closer to home.
Dr Eknath Pawar, Dean of BJMC and SGH, emphasized the urgent need for a specialized cancer hospital in Pune. He stated that the dedicated cancer hospital would have 400 to 500 beds, along with an attached postgraduate (PG) institute for medical education.
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As per the recent media report in Hindustan Times, Dr Eknath Pawar said, “We have discussed the need for a cancer hospital in Pune with the medical education commissioner and the district collector of Pune. The previous meetings have been productive and both officials have responded positively considering the surge in cancer patients and lack of government cancer hospitals in Pune.”
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