Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Haflong Campus Inaugurated

Hills live desk

Haflong, Feb 20:

The Haflong Campus of the Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre was formally inaugurated on Friday in a significant step towards strengthening healthcare services in Dima Hasao district. The initiative has been supported under the CSR programme of HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company Limited.

The new campus was inaugurated by  Debolal Gorlosa,  Chief Executive Member of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council.

 Addressing the gathering, he termed the facility a major milestone for the hill district, stating that access to specialized cancer treatment closer to home will ease the burden on patients and their families who otherwise have to travel long distances for care.

The programme was attended by Mohet Hojai, Chairman, DHAC;  Samuel Changsan, Executive Member in-charge of Health and Family Welfare, DHAC;  Donpainon Thaosen, EM, DHAC; Smt. Probita Johari, EM, DHAC;  Dhriti Thaosen, MAC, DHAC; and Monjoy Langthasa, MAC, DHAC.

Speakers at the event highlighted the importance of early detection and timely treatment of cancer, and expressed hope that the new campus will serve not only Dima Hasao but also nearby areas.

Dr. Iqbal, representing CCHRC, said the centre will initially operate with a small staff. Nurses and oncologists from Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Center will visit twice or thrice a month. He informed that patients will receive chemotherapy at the centre for now, while major cases will be treated at CCHRC in Silchar. He added that the centre will soon be converted into a full-fledged cancer hospital.

The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of council members, healthcare professionals, and local residents, prominent citizens of Haflong marking a new chapter in the district’s healthcare infrastructure.