BMC Hospital Inaugurates Cancer Care Department to Boost Urban Healthcare in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen urban healthcare infrastructure, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Hospital on Tuesday inaugurated a dedicated Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Department. The new facility aims to provide timely consultations, diagnostics, and basic treatment to cancer patients every Tuesday.

The department was formally inaugurated by Mayor Sulochana Das, who served as the chief guest at the event. Other dignitaries in attendance included BMC Additional Commissioner Shubhendu Kumar Sahu, local Corporator Chandrasekhar Mallia, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Siddharth Shankar Ray, and the Head of the Cancer Department, along with several medical and support staff.

As part of the initiative, five doctors from various specialities will now be available every Tuesday from 9 AM to 1 PM, significantly enhancing the level of care compared to the earlier setup. Previously, cancer services were provided in collaboration with Panda Curie, with only one doctor available. Following the end of that contract, BMC has internalized the service to improve accessibility and ensure a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.

In addition to launching the new cancer department, a sterilization machine donated by the State Bank of India (SBI) was also inaugurated. The equipment will be used to sterilize surgical tools, thereby raising safety and hygiene standards at the hospital.

This initiative is part of BMC’s broader strategy to expand public health services and ensure that specialized medical care is available to all citizens of Bhubaneswar.