New Launch21 Apr 2025, 10:24 pm
Gujarat's Largest Private Cancer Centre Inaugurated at HCG Aastha Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad
AI Summary
In a significant leap forward for cancer care in Gujarat, the expanded HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in the new premises was inaugurated by Shri Bhupendra Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat. The new facility, with a 217-bed capacity, combines advanced technology, enhanced capacity, and holistic care, reaffirming HCG’s commitment to accessible, world-class oncology in Gujarat. The upgraded facility is equipped to handle significantly higher patient volumes with enhanced efficiency and personalized care, and is expected to manage a projected 30— 40% increase in patient footfall annually.
Key Highlights
- The new facility is the largest private comprehensive cancer care centre in Gujarat with a 217-bed capacity, a 140% increase from its previous strength.
- The hospital is equipped with 23 surgical ICU beds, 10 medical ICU beds, 23 daycare beds, 16 pre- and post-operative beds, and 6 Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) units.
- The centre offers seamless, end-to-end care across surgical, medical, and radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, paediatric haemato-oncology, and advanced diagnostics.
- The hospital is expected to manage a projected 30— 40% increase in patient footfall, translating to over 55,000 outpatient visits and 9,000 inpatient admissions annually.
- The centre continues to elevate its precision-led treatment approach through the integration of advanced technologies such as robotic surgery for Gl, urological, and gynaecological cancers, Gujarat’s first Tomo Therapy unit, and scalp cooling technology.