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JP Nadda Reviews Cancer Care in Kolkata, Praises CNCI's NABH Accreditation

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed cancer care infrastructure at the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute and AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal. He praised CNCI for becoming the first government cancer hospital in India to receive NABH accreditation and for its NABL-accredited laboratories. At AIIMS Kalyani, he inaugurated advanced radiotherapy facilities and a pneumatic tube system to improve hospital logistics. The visit was part of his two-day tour of the state, during which he also criticized the state government's healthcare delivery.

Key Points: Nadda Reviews Cancer Care in Kolkata, Inaugurates AIIMS Facilities

  • CNCI is first govt cancer hospital with NABH
  • CNCI has NABL accreditation in all labs
  • Advanced radiotherapy inaugurated at AIIMS Kalyani
  • New Pneumatic Tube System for hospital efficiency
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Health Minister JP Nadda reviews cancer care facilities in Kolkata during West Bengal visit

Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed cancer care at CNCI and AIIMS Kalyani, inaugurating advanced radiotherapy and a pneumatic tube system.

"achieving a significant milestone by becoming the first government cancer hospital in the country to receive NABH certification - JP Nadda"

Kolkata, January 9

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday reviewed cancer care and tertiary healthcare infrastructure in West Bengal, visiting the Newtown campus of the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, as part of his two-day tour of the state.

At CNCI's Newtown campus, Nadda, accompanied by Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar, inspected hospital wards and other facilities and expressed satisfaction over the quality of medical services being provided. Addressing doctors and senior officials, the Union Minister praised CNCI for achieving a significant milestone by becoming the first government cancer hospital in the country to receive National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH) certification. He also highlighted that CNCI is the only government hospital in West Bengal with National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation across all its laboratory departments.

Nadda lauded the institute's progress in research and innovation, noting its growing role as a major centre for oncology education and capacity building in India. Established in 1950 at Hazra in Kolkata, CNCI is one of the country's 27 Regional Cancer Centres and has evolved into a premier tertiary cancer institute with two campuses, around 670 beds, hospice and palliative care services, and a strong academic and research ecosystem.

Earlier in the day, the Union Health Minister visited AIIMS Kalyani, where he reviewed the functioning and expansion of key healthcare services and dedicated several advanced facilities to the nation. These included fully functional Trauma and Emergency Services and state-of-the-art radiotherapy infrastructure equipped with a Linear Accelerator (LINAC), High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy and a CT-Simulator, aimed at strengthening tertiary care and comprehensive cancer treatment in the region.

Nadda also inaugurated a Pneumatic Tube System at AIIMS Kalyani to enhance hospital efficiency through rapid and secure intra-hospital transport of critical samples. He later chaired a detailed review meeting to assess clinical services, patient load and the future roadmap of the institute, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to accessible, affordable and quality healthcare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Nadda's visit to West Bengal began on January 8. On Thursday, he criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government, alleging failures in healthcare delivery and stating that the denial of the Ayushman Bharat scheme and ineffective implementation of welfare programmes had deprived poor and vulnerable sections of life-saving healthcare.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on cancer care infrastructure. But the real test is accessibility and cost for the common man. High-tech machines are great, but are treatment packages affordable? Hope the review meeting addressed this.
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Siddharth J
The political blame game in the last paragraph is unfortunate. Healthcare should be above politics. Instead of criticising the state government, the focus should solely be on how both Centre and State can collaborate to improve facilities for Bengalis.
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Aryan P
As someone from Kolkata, I welcome this review. CNCI and AIIMS Kalyani are crucial for the entire eastern region. The new LINAC and brachytherapy units at AIIMS are a big deal. Hope they reduce the patient load on Tata Medical Center as well.
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Meera T
The Pneumatic Tube System might seem like a small thing, but it shows attention to operational efficiency. Faster lab reports can speed up diagnosis and treatment cycles significantly. More hospitals need such smart solutions.
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David E
Investing in cancer research and education is the need of the hour. CNCI's role as a teaching hub is vital to create more oncologists. The shortage of specialists is a national crisis. Hope this visit translates into more funding and seats for MD courses.

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