Goa govt plans to build cancer institute in state, holds talks with Tata Memorial Hospital

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The Goa government plans to build a cancer institute in the state so that its residents won't need to travel to other places for treatment, even as it will start a dedicated cancer outpatient department at Goa Medical College from next month, said health minister Vishwajit Rane.

The minister on Thursday met officials from Mumbai-based Tata Memorial Hospital in Panaji to discuss ways to set up a facility to treat cancer patients in the state.

"With rising cancer cases in the state of Goa, we are working unabatedly to build a 'State Cancer Institute' so that citizens of Goa do not have to travel outside the state to seek treatment," he tweeted after the meeting.

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In another tweet, he said, "Tata Memorial Hospital provides world-class cancer treatment services and facilities. We intend to have a tripartite agreement between the Government of India, the Government of Goa and Tata Memorial Hospital, similar to the Assam model envisioned by Hon PM Shri @narendramodi."

Rane said Tata Memorial will provide all technical support in the areas of services, manpower, training and research.

"We shall be starting a pilot from 15th April 2023 where a dedicated cancer OPD will be started at GMC (Goa Medical College). I have given the necessary instructions to Dean of @GoaGmc and Health Secretary in this regard to ensure this is operational on 15th April," he tweeted.

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