Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether in view of the increasing number of cancer patients and for their better and convenient treatment, the Government proposes to open cancer block for treatment of cancer in Lady Harding Hospital in New Delhi;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the time by which the said block is likely to be operational; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) to (d): The setting up of an Oncology and Radiotherapy Block for treatment of Cancer patients in Lady Harding Medical College (LHMC) & Associated Hospitals as part of the Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan of LHMC was approved by the Government.
The construction of building has been substantially completed (95 to 100%). The chemotherapy and various oncology clinics would be made operational shortly once the local body approvals including water and electricity connections are in place. With the installation of Radiotherapy equipment, the building is likely to be fully operational by end of 2020.