2 min readApr 5, 2026 10:32 AM IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Saturday conducted a surprise inspection at the Advanced Cancer Institute at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Bathinda, ordering a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure, technology, and manpower while asserting that there will be no compromise in treatment standards.
Mann announced that the institute will be developed into a world-class healthcare centre, with the introduction of advanced facilities including robotic surgery and immediate steps to strengthen staffing.
“The purpose of the visit is to support and strengthen the institution rather than to find faults,” he asserted.
The Chief Minister announced that several need-based facilities will be introduced in the institute. “Concerted efforts will be made to further ensure the well-being of patients by introducing several need-based facilities. Robotic surgery will also be introduced in this apex hospital so as to benefit patients in a big way. Necessary steps will be taken for introducing robotic surgery in this hospital at the earliest,” he said.
Mann noted that the hospital currently faces a shortage of personnel and assured prompt action. “I have come to know that there is a shortage of staff in the hospital, especially nurses. Over 90 are required but there are less than 50. We will work on it,” he said.
“Ayushman card holders and beneficiaries of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna are entitled for treatment in this apex cancer care hospital,” he said.
