GUWAHATI: The 1000-bed maternal and pediatric centre at the Gauhati Medical College & Hospital is expected to be ready by April 2025, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on June 18.
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The Chief Minister made the announcement after his visit to the GMCH on June 17 in which he reviewed the ongoing expansion of the hospital.
The Assam CM posted a video of his GMCH visit on his social media handle and stated, "Yesterday I spent several hours at@gmchgauhatireviewing the hospital’s expansion, filling up vacancies and exploring a potential proton therapy facility . By April 2025 we aim to complete the 1000-bed maternal and paediatric centre."
Spent 3 hours at Guwahati Medical College discussing future growth and improved patient care. A key idea emerged: installing a proton therapy machine to revolutionize cancer treatment in Assam. More deliberations to follow. #AssamLeads
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 17, 2024
