Team News Riveting
Raipur, December 21
BALCO Medical Centre (BMC) introduced state-of-the-art Daycare facility for cancer care with the inauguration of its new Cancer Daycare Centre in Raipur city.
The facility was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh State, Arun Sao on Thursday. It marks a significant milestone in bringing advanced cancer care to the heart of Raipur, located near Colors Mall in Pachpedi Naka.
The centre, equipped with eight chemotherapy units and state-of-the-art facilities, is committed to providing individualized patient care. Services offered include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, sample, and report collection, OPD consultations, and associated Cancer Support Services.
Amenities at BMC Cancer Daycare meet international standards and will cater to patients not only in Raipur but across Chhattisgarh and neighboring states. Experienced and renowned oncologists will provide OPD consultations from 9 AM to 5 PM six days a week. The centre also has an in-house cafe, which will cater to meals for patients and their caretakers while they undergo treatment.
As Central India’s largest and most advanced cancer institute, BALCO Medical Centre in Naya Raipur will serve as the main hub, providing 24-hour comprehensive cancer care services. Skilled team of oncologists and state-of-the-art machines will facilitate advanced surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, PET scan, SPECT scan, HDT, LDT therapy, bone marrow transplant, ICU facilities, micro-incision surgeries, pain, and palliative care, and 24/7 lab services, blood bank, pharmacy, call centre, and emergency services.
Arun Sao, Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh State, and Chief Guest of the ceremony congratulated the team on the successful inauguration of the centre. He stated, “With the alarming rise in cancer cases, this initiative stands as a crucial step forward in our collective fight against this formidable adversary. The world-class healthcare facilities provided at BMC’s Daycare Center will undoubtedly prove to be a beacon of hope for individuals grappling with cancer. I appreciate BALCO Medical Centre for this commendable effort, and I am confident that this center will play a pivotal role in advancing treatments and making a meaningful impact on the lives of many.”
Mrs. Jyoti Agarwal, Chairperson of BALCO Medical Centre, emphasized the centre’s dedication to advancing healthcare in the region. She stated, “The placement of our Daycare Centre in the city center is a deliberate effort to enhance accessibility for our patients. By bringing cancer healthcare closer to homes, we aim to simplify the cancer treatment process, allowing individuals to prioritize their well-being without challenges. This Daycare Centre, facilitating regular check-ups, follow-ups, and treatments, particularly for procedures like chemotherapy, will not only reduce patients’ long travel hours and healthcare expenses related to admissions but will also give them the opportunity to seamlessly incorporate their healthcare into their daily lives, bringing a sense of normalcy and stability throughout their cancer journey.”
Appreciating BALCO Medical Centre and its new Daycare Centre, Rajesh Kumar, CEO and Director, BALCO, said, “Under the visionary leadership of Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, the BALCO Medical Centre has emerged as a beacon of hope for those in need of advanced cancer care. We through this state-of-the-art facility in Naya Raipur are committed to facilitating advanced treatments that can prove beneficial to many. With the inauguration of the extended Daycare Centre in the heart of the city, we are poised to make a meaningful impact on individuals battling cancer.”
The thematic ambiance has been designed to be soothing and pleasant for patients, with chemotherapy chambers featuring abundant natural lighting. Patients feel happier and tend to respond well to treatment, resulting in a faster recovery, mentioned Dr. Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director at BALCO Medical Centre. Dr. Sirohi further expressed enthusiasm, stating, “The centre also boasts an international-level admixing facility with an in-house onco-pharmacist to ensure the utmost safety of our patients and faster delivery of chemotherapy drugs.”
BALCO Medical Centre (BMC) is a 170-bed, state-of-the-art tertiary care Oncology facility in Naya Raipur. It is the flagship initiative of Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (VMRF), a non-profit organization by Vedanta Resources and Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. (BALCO). BMC is emerging as a national leader in India’s oncology space, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, radiation, haematological, BMT, and palliative care services. Although located in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, it is rapidly becoming a preferred center for cancer treatment for people from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh.
Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) is a part of Vedanta’s Aluminium Business, a division within Vedanta Limited, India’s largest aluminium producer. Situated in Korba, Chhattisgarh, BALCO operates an aluminium smelter with an annual capacity of 0.57 million tonnes. In FY23, BALCO played a pivotal role in India’s aluminium industry by producing an impressive 2.29 million tonnes of aluminium, which substantially contributes to a production of more than half of India’s total aluminium output during this period. Vedanta Aluminium is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. With its world-class Aluminium Smelters, Alumina Refinery and Power Plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
