Hey Pune! Big news coming your way – a dedicated cancer hospital might soon become a reality in our city! B J Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital are planning to set up a 400-500 bed cancer hospital and research center on the land currently occupied by Aundh Uro Hospital.
This new facility is not just about providing advanced cancer treatment – it will also house an affiliated postgraduate medical college. The best part? The central government is expected to fund 60% of the project, with the state government’s medical education department chipping in the remaining 40%.
If everything goes as planned, this hospital will save Pune and western Maharashtra residents the hassle of traveling to Mumbai for cancer treatment. Imagine having access to top-notch healthcare right here in our own city!
Here are some key details about the proposed cancer hospital:
– Advanced cancer treatment center
– Affiliated postgraduate medical college
– 400-500 bed capacity
– Patient rehabilitation and physiotherapy centers
– Accommodation for patients’ families
A five-member expert committee has finalized the hospital’s plan, which will soon be submitted to the District Collector. The Collector has even agreed to allocate 10 acres of land within the Aundh Uro Hospital property for this project.
Initially, there were plans to build the hospital on a different plot near Sassoon Hospital, but that fell through. Now, with renewed support and determination from all stakeholders, it looks like this project is finally moving forward.
Dr. Eknath Pawar, Dean of BJ Medical College, seems pretty confident about the whole thing:
“With the number of cancer patients on the rise in Pune, a dedicated cancer hospital is crucial. We’ve had positive responses from the Medical Education Commissioner and the District Collector, and we’re all set to submit a formal proposal next week.”
This new facility is set to revolutionize cancer care and medical education in Pune, making our city a hub for advanced oncology treatment and research. Exciting times ahead, Pune!
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