About AHPGIC, Cuttack

 

This Institute of Cancer is governed by a Governing Body under the Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Odisha as per the rules and regulations of the Government of Odisha and its own Bye-laws. There is an Executive Committee chaired by the Secretary to Govt. of Odisha, Department of Health & FW to supervise the affairs of the society, issue directions and empower the Director as they deem proper to attain the over all objectives subject to the guidelines issued by the Governing Body. Besides, various Sub-committees are constituted as per the approval of the Governing Body.

The Tumour board of this institute is being held everyday just after the OPD-hour. Each cancer case is discussed in the board and treatment protocol is decided. A Medical Referral Committee consisting of the tumour board and two other members like the Superintendent and the HoD, Dept. of Surgery, SCB Medical College & Hospital, Cuttack decide about the outside state referral of the cancer cases. Many poor patients have been benefitted by way of getting relief from different sources such as Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, recently introduced Health Minister’s cancer patient fund and RAN scheme of the Govt.of India etc. Poor patients, BPL card holders and their families are treated free of cost.

The post-graduate course leading to MD (Radiotherapy) was continuing here since 1973, the 1st batch of which had successfully completed the course in 1975. There is a Library for the PG- students and the staff of this centre with about 260 books & 150 journals under the charge of a senior medical officer of this Institute. PG-Seminar and Symposia are being held at regular intervals. The doctors of this institute are being updated in their respective field of modern science & technology by attending symposia, Seminars, Workshops and conferences at national and international levels.

Air conditioners and cable-TV connections have been provided in the patient wards for comfort and entertainment.

Objectives:

 

1. To undertake basic, applied and statistical research in various specialties of oncology.

2. Generation of technical and scientific man-power in collaboration with other Medical Colleges of the State.

      • To organize and conduct under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral training courses for medical personnel.

      • To organize and conduct PG & doctoral courses in Radiation Physics, Immunology, Bio-Chemistry, Radiation  Pathology, Radio-Biology, Cyto-Genetics, Cell-Biology, Molecular Biology and Cancer Epidemiology.

      • To organize paramedical courses in Laboratory science, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy, Radiodiagnosis, Cytology, Nursing and Cancer epidemiology.

      • To train medical professionals in Oncology.

3. To provide modern and advanced clinical services to cancer patients in collaboration with the Medical Colleges of the state.

4. To institute professorship, readership, fellowship and other teaching & research positions for the above purposes.

5. To design preventive services for the General Health Care, Delivery System for extension to other areas.

6. To conduct lectures, seminars, study groups, workshops, conferences on problems related to cancer.

7. To organize hospital based tumor-registry on modern lines.

8. To institute and maintain an up-to-date library, related to various specialties of cancer.

9. To publish research papers, treaties, books and periodicals & other literatures relating to various specialties of cancer.

10. To work in collaboration with other medical institutions, Health Service Department, other Universities, aid agencies and institutions of repute and to co-ordinate with other societies in the pursuit of any of the above objects.

11. To perform all such acts as may be necessary or appropriate or incidental for achievement of any or all of the above objects.

 

A 30 bedded Day Care services and Linear accelerator Machine were dedicated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha on October 6,2023.

Two new radiotherapy bunkers have been constructed and two more state of the art Linear Accelerators have installed for treatment under SCI program in 60–40 scheme which are used for precise and advanced radiotherapy treatment of cancer. There are four state of the art LINACs in AHPGIC, Cuttack.

A new Brachy Therapy system to strengthen the capability of intracavitary radiotherapy service has been recently installed.

Pathological department has been modernised with installation of new equipment and introduction of immuno-histochemistry studies. Biochemical tests and culture sensitivity added strength to the diagnostic services. Molecular studies have been initiated under NIDAN scheme on PPP mode, the cost which is borne by the State Government.

An International service provider has been identified through a transparent method for providing comprehensive facility maintenance services (CFMS) for all services covered under NIRMAL++ in respect of AHPGIC, Cuttack.

Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC), Cuttack is marching forward with its PG Courses, M.Ch. (Gynaecological Oncology), M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology), MD (Anaesthesiology), MD (Pathology),DMLT, DRTT and COTT courses to produce qualified human resources to serve the cancer patient of our country and abroad.

Nine batches of state level training for doctors and paramedics staff on “colposcopy, biopsy and thermocoagulation for screening of cervical cancer”, “screening of Breast cancer” and “screening of cervical cancer” were organised.

On 2nd March 2024 the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Redevelopment project of AHPGIC was conducted , in a virtual mode by the honourable CM.

Our faculty and students continue to win awards and laurels, at various national meets, making this institute proud of their achievements.

We look forward to the commencement of our re-development project, which will establish this center as a premier center of cancer care, in the country.

I exhort all members of this institute to continue in this path of development, in the quest of excellence.

Thank you

( Dr. Deepak Routray )
Director