Northeast’s first robotic surgical procedure facility unveiled in Assam

GUWAHATI

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (April 13, 2025) inaugurated the primary robotic surgical procedure facility of the northeast on the State Most cancers Institute of Gauhati Medical Faculty and Hospital.

He mentioned the robotic surgical procedure unit, outfitted with state-of-the-art tools for higher most cancers care within the area, struck the appropriate be aware for the Bohag or Rongali Bihu celebrations.

“Assam is starting Bohag celebrations by dedicating North East India’s first ever onco-robotic surgical procedure facility on the Guwahati Medical Faculty. Our authorities hospitals will now supply low-cost, extremely exact and least invasive oncological surgical procedures by way of MADE IN INDIA equipment,” he posted on X after dedicating the power to the individuals.

He mentioned comparable services have been developing on the medical faculties in japanese Assam’s Dibrugarh and southern Assam’s Silchar.

Well being officers mentioned the robotic surgical procedure facility was arrange for ₹14.99 crore below the Centre’s Nationwide Programme for Prevention and Management of Most cancers, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Illnesses, and Stroke. The ability presents enhanced precision, superior management and 3D visualisation, enabling higher outcomes in most cancers care.

The Chief Minister mentioned the State authorities is within the strategy of beginning nursing faculties throughout all most cancers hospitals to make sure enough manpower to deal with high-end medical expertise.