Punjab gets first Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in Mohali

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The Chief Minister said cancer treatment in private hospitals is prohibitively expensive, rendering many patients unable to afford treatment due to their economic condition. Highlighting the steps being taken for the betterment of government institutions in the state, he pointed out the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences is the second in the country and the first in Punjab to have such a plethora of modern machines, surpassing even private hospitals.

As per a media report in the HT, An official spokesperson said, “The state headquarters of the institute have been built at a cost of ₹2.63 crore, while the zonal offices in Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Bathinda, and Ferozepur cost ₹2.78 crore. Construction work of the four new zonal offices will be completed soon and district offices are also being constructed in Fazilka, Moga, Mansa, and Sri Muktsar Sahib.” 

“The institute will also start telemedicine services at all government hospitals in Punjab,” the minister said, adding that a liver transplant facility is also expected to start at the institute soon. 

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