Somaiya Ayurvihar – Asian Institute of Oncology was recently launched at Somaiya Ayurvihar, Sion, Mumbai. An initiative by Somaiya Ayurvihar (KJ Somaiya Medical Trust), it aims to become the nucleus for cancer care. Currently, the institute has 80 in-patient beds and has plans within the next 36 months to be a stand-alone comprehensive cancer care unit with over 200 beds in all sub-specialities.
“This is a great contribution to cancer research and treatment, not only for Mumbai, but for the country. The institute is well equipped and with a highly efficient team of doctors onboard, the city will benefit from the high standards of medical facilities, especially in the field of cancer,” said Home Minister, Sushil Kumar Shinde who inaugurated the centre.
Elaborating on the benefits of the institute, Dr Ramakant Deshpande said, “Asian Institute of Oncology is, not only an initiative to provide cancer care at an affordable rate, but also contribute to the research, education, prevention and spread awareness about cancer. With country’s top oncologists on board, the institute will provide high standards of training to both medical and paramedical faculties.”
Speaking on the occasion, Samir Somaiya said, “Somaiya Ayurvihar is sustained by shared values: commitments to provide holistic quality healthcare to those who can least afford it; and an equal commitment to the improvement of wider society, to develop the leaders and knowledge that will transform tomorrow. Asian Institute of Oncology is an endeavour fulfilling this objective.
EH News Bureau