This story is from March 24, 2021

Alkem to establish mini cancer units in Buxar, Jehanabad & Bhagalpur

Alkem to establish mini cancer units in Buxar, Jehanabad & Bhagalpur
PATNA: The Alkem Laboratories Limited, in partnership with Tata Memorial Hospital, will set up mini cancer units in Buxar, Jehanabad and Bhagalpur and help in the establishment of advanced radiotherapy facility at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCHRC) in Muzaffarpur.
As part of its CSR activity, Alkem on Tuesday sanctioned the purchase of two most advanced versions of the tele-therapy and brachytherapy units for this facility.
Three mini cancer centres will connect cancer patients of those districts by telemedicine to the HBCHRC, Muzaffarpur.
The three centres will also work with the district administration on community activities such as cancer awareness and screening. Radiotherapy is an essential part of any cancer hospital.
As per WHO and International Atomic Energy Agency norms, one radiotherapy machine is required per million population. However, in Bihar, there are only half a dozen fully active radiotherapy centres to cater to the population of 104 million and all of them are located in the urban areas of Patna, read a press release shared by Tata Memorial Hospital.
Commenting on the initiative, Alkem’s executive chairman Basudeo N Singh said, “Our overriding philosophy is to be recognised as a force for good in society. Through our corporate social responsibility endeavours, we aim to promote social and economic benefits for the financially vulnerable sections of the society and bring about a transformative change. I am very happy that our collaboration with TMC to establish an advanced radiotherapy facility and mini cancer units will help the people of Bihar and the adjoining states to better manage their cancer care treatment at an affordable cost.”
TMC director Dr RA Badwe added, “Our mission is to offer affordable and accessible cancer care to one and all in India. The cancer centre in Muzaffarpur is the newest addition to our hospitals in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Sangrur, New Chandigarh, Guwahati and Visakhapatnam. This hospital will bring relief to the people of Bihar, who have to travel long distances and make huge expenses for cancer treatment. Addition of a radiotherapy block with the support of Alkem will help us enhance our capability to treat a larger number of patients with a short waiting time.”
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