Cancer care provision at Tura Civil Hospital received a boost with Oil India Ltd (OIL) establishing oncology care facilities there through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Yesterday Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma expressed thanks to OIL for the donation, which amounts to Rs 2.5 crore. Today it was the turn of Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh to say thanks.
Under the donation, modern CO2 diode machines will be installed in the Oncology Department of Tura Civil Hospital.
Recognising the growing need for cancer treatment infrastructure in the state, Lyngdoh highlighted the significance of this partnership in enhancing healthcare access for the people of Meghalaya.
“A private entity of this calibre has acknowledged the urgent need for infrastructure development and has stepped forward to support the government. We are deeply thankful to Oil India for this generous initiative. Special thanks also go to our Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP, who played a crucial role in facilitating this collaboration,” said Lyngdoh.
The minister emphasised that reducing the financial burden on patients remains a top priority for the government. “We need treatment facilities and technological infrastructure to minimize the out-of-pocket expenditure for our people. This collaboration will greatly contribute to that goal,” she added.
Lyngdoh further commended Shillong Civil Hospital for its role in cancer care. “We have witnessed the hospital’s efforts in combating the growing challenge of cancer. With this new oncology care unit in Tura, we hope to extend similar services to more people across the state.”
