Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday conducted a surprise inspection at the Advanced Cancer Institute at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Bathinda, ordering a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure, technology, and manpower while asserting that there will be no compromise in treatment standards. Mann announced that the institute will be developed into a world-class healthcare center, with the introduction of advanced facilities including robotic surgery and immediate steps to strengthen staffing.
The Chief Minister announced that several need-based facilities will be introduced in the institute. “Concerted efforts will be made to further ensure the well-being of patients by introducing several need-based facilities. Robotic surgery will also be introduced in this apex hospital so as to benefit patients in a big way. Necessary steps will be taken for introducing robotic surgery in this hospital at the earliest,” he said.