Tanda Medical College to get two robotic cath labs
This initiative would serve two purposes -- to make the latest advancements in government health institutions accessible and to support the government's objective of promoting health tourism, the statement added.;
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said the state government has given an approval to set up two robotic cath labs at a medical college in Kangra district.
This marks the first step towards advancing healthcare in the state by introducing robotic surgery, he said.
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The state government has asked the administration of Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College Kangra’s Tanda area to submit a comprehensive proposal in this regard, a statement issued here on Sunday said.
Sukhu said the state government is committed to developing an efficient healthcare system in Himachal and efforts are afoot to start robotic surgery facilities in Indira Gandhi Medical College Shimla and super-speciality Hospital Chamiana.
The Himachal government has received the detailed project reports from these institutions, which are currently being examined by the experts, he said, adding that Rs 30 crore has been allocated in principle for this purpose and the state government will further provide adequate funds for the same.
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