Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital Launches Advanced Cancer Treatment Facility in Prayagraj

12Prayaraj: In a significant advancement in cancer care in the state, Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital (KNMH) in Prayagraj has commenced modern and specialised cancer treatment.Supported by the Dorabji Tata Trust, a state-of-the-art nuclear medicine department was inaugurated recently in its newly constructed facility, designed to diagnose and monitor cancer using advanced imaging technologies.According to hospital officials, the PET-CT scan, a crucial tool for detecting cancer, became operational. Additionally, a new MRI unit also began functioning in the same facility, marking a substantial upgrade in the hospital's diagnostic capabilities.For decades, the hospital has been providing cancer treatment to patients from across the region. Now, with the support of the Dorabji Tata Trust, a world-class cancer unit is being established within the hospital premises to offer comprehensive care available only at leading institutes in India.The new unit, constructed at a cost of Rs 250 crore, started taking shape last year. According to hospital director Hariom Singh, two specialised departments have already commenced operations, and the construction of the full facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Once fully functional, the hospital will be capable of delivering international standard cancer care not only to patients from Prayagraj but also from across the country.The partnership between Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital and the Dorabji Tata Trust dates to 2018, when both parties signed an agreement to enhance cancer care services in Uttar Pradesh. Initially, the trust committed Rs 250 crore for the initiative, which was later focused specifically on the KNMH campus.However, the project faced delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Regulatory approvals were finally secured in 2023, but due to ongoing commitments, the Tata Trust could not proceed at that time. In July 2024, the trust's executive committee reaffirmed its earlier commitment and decided to move forward with the original Rs 250-crore project. With the renewed collaboration and cutting-edge technology now in operation, Kamla Nehru Memorial Hospital is poised to become a major hub for cancer diagnosis and treatment in North India, offering new hope to thousands of patients battling the disease.