Baba Farid Medical University’s Major Announcement:
-World-class facilities for cancer treatment will be available; PET-CT scanning services will also commence soon.
-Career avenues opened for youth who have passed the 12th grade; the University will offer free skill development courses…
Faridkot (Alexander D’Souza): Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has announced state-of-the-art facilities, thereby writing a new chapter in the fields of medical education and healthcare services. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Rajiv Sood, the University has now emerged as a leading institution in the domain of robotic surgery training. During a press conference held on Monday, experts revealed that while new machinery has been installed at the University for cancer treatment, free courses have also been launched to provide employment opportunities for the youth. Robotic Simulator Facility at No Cost to the Government:
Dr. Saurabh Sinha, Nodal Officer of the Urology Department, and Onco-surgeon Dr. Rohit Jindal stated that a state-of-the-art ‘Robotic Surgery Simulator’ machine—donated by the ICICI Foundation-has been successfully installed. This installation incurred no financial cost to the government.
Benefits: Postgraduate students will be able to practice on this machine before performing surgeries on actual patients. This will help minimize risks during surgical procedures and facilitate faster patient recovery.
PET-CT and 3-Tesla MRI for Cancer Patients:
In view of the rising incidence of cancer cases, the University has taken significant steps. According to Dr. Rohit Jindal, breast, lung, and kidney cancers are now being treated using modern technology. A 3-Tesla MRI machine has become operational, and the bunkers required for the PET-CT facility are ready; these facilities are set to be dedicated to public service very soon. Free Skill Development Courses for Youth:
Dr. Jasbir Kaur stated that skill centers are currently operational in Faridkot and Patiala to provide employment opportunities in the healthcare sector to youth who have completed their 12th grade; similar centers are also set to open soon in Amritsar and Dhuri.
Courses: Under the PMKVY 4.0 initiative, courses are being offered for EMT (Emergency Medical Technician), Panchakarma Assistant, and Geriatric Care. Upon completing this 4-5 month training program, students will become eligible for employment.
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