Chief Minister to Inaugurate State-of-the-Art PET-CT Facility at BBCI
Guwahati, March 1: The Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) is set to enhance its medical diagnostic capabilities with the inauguration of a new PET-CT facility, a pivotal development in cancer diagnosis and treatment in the region. The state-of-the-art facility, donated by the Government of Assam, is scheduled to be inaugurated on Saturday, 2nd March 2024, at 1:30 PM.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, will lead the inauguration ceremony at the BBCI, Guwahati. The event is expected to draw dignitaries and healthcare professionals from across the state and the country. The presence of Keshab Mahanta, Minister for Medical Education & Research, H&FW, etc., Assam, and Queen Ojha, MP, Guwahati, highlights the importance of this facility for the region.
Also gracing the event will be Ramendra Narayan Kalita, MLA, West Guwahati LAC, and Siddhartha Bhattacharya, MLA, East Guwahati LAC, underlining the collaborative approach of various government tiers in realizing this project.
The inauguration of the PET-CT facility is a landmark moment for the BBCI and reflects the government’s dedication to providing advanced healthcare facilities in the Northeast. The PET-CT machine combines two imaging modalities, PET and CT, offering a more precise diagnostic tool for oncologists to evaluate the extent and location of cancer within the body. This can lead to more accurate staging, better treatment planning, and improved patient care.
The BBCI has issued an advisory for all attendees to arrive and be seated at least one hour before the program begins to facilitate a timely and orderly ceremony.
The addition of the PET-CT facility at BBCI is expected to significantly improve the early detection and treatment of cancer, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for such services. The institution is committed to providing the best possible care to patients and contributing to cancer research and education.
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