Chitwan, August 8
Chitwan Medical College has set up a new cancer hospital at the cost of Rs 2 billion.
Preparations are underway to operate the hospital (CMC Cancer Institute) before October, says the hospital Director Dr Dayaram Lamsal.
The cancer hospital will be a sister organisation of the medical college, he says, adding that it is well equipped with modern technology. “With the operation of the hospital, cancer patients will not be compelled to go to foreign countries for treatment often costing themselves high in the process.”
Over Rs 1.2 billion was spent on the purchase of only modern equipment for the hospital, he claims.
The new hospital will provide all sorts of treatment for cancer patients including brachytherapy, bone marrow transplant and blood cancer treatment, he says.
The new cancer hospital will hire surgeons who have work experience with big hospitals.
“We have reached an agreement with those surgeons who worked for big hospitals. We will not compromise on quality service.”
