Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre

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Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre

The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is a premier cancer treatment and research facility located in Punjab, India. It is named after the renowned Indian nuclear physicist Homi J. Bhabha, who is considered the father of the Indian nuclear program. The hospital is part of the Tata Memorial Centre, which is an autonomous grant-in-aid institution under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India.

History[edit | edit source]

The Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre was established to provide comprehensive cancer care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research. The hospital aims to serve the population of Punjab and the surrounding regions, which have a high incidence of cancer.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for cancer treatment, including:

The research centre focuses on various aspects of cancer research, including clinical trials, molecular biology, and epidemiology.

Departments[edit | edit source]

The hospital has several specialized departments, including:

Research[edit | edit source]

The research centre at the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital is involved in cutting-edge research to understand the biology of cancer and develop new treatments. The centre collaborates with national and international institutions to advance cancer research.

Education and Training[edit | edit source]

The hospital also offers various educational and training programs for medical professionals, including:

Community Outreach[edit | edit source]

The hospital conducts community outreach programs to raise awareness about cancer prevention and early detection. These programs include:

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