Mohali Deputy Mayor objects to setting up Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences at Phase 3B1 Hospital

Mohali: The Mohali deputy mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi recently opposed the decision of the Punjab Health Department to set up the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) at the recently upgraded government hospital building in Phase 3B1, stating that the move should not be at the cost of closing another hospital. 

The AAP-led Punjab government had announced the setting up of the super-specialty institute in the government's budget in June, which was tagged to be a dedicated centre for the diagnosis and management of liver and biliary diseases. 

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While critiquing the government's decision to set up the ILBS at the Phase-3B1 government hospital, the mayor stated that the move would be opposed at all levels, reports the Hindustan Times. He said, "The decision to set up an ILBS in Mohali is welcome, but it should not be at the cost of closing another hospital. The new institute should be given vacant space or shifted to another building."

According to the deputy mayor, the hospital witnessed the footfall of 150 patients for consultation, children's vaccination, Covid vaccination, and tests along with pregnant women who used to come there for regular check-ups. He added, "But instead of upgrading the services here, the health department has ordered the transfer of doctors, which will not be tolerated at any cost." 

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported about a webinar titled, "Managing Liver Care" which was conducted by ASSOCHAM, an apex industry body as part of the 'Illness to Wellness' campaign with the objectives to cascade awareness and disseminate wisdom about managing liver care, reducing liver infections and eventually enhancing liver health to lead a healthier, happier and prosperous life. Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Padma Bhushan awardee, Head, Department of Hepatology and Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi told the audience about the increasing number of fatty liver cases in the country and how they are linked to diabetes, kidney stones, and rising heart disease rates. 

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