KGMU's BMT unit to open in Aug-end
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All civil work is finished and specialised quoted paintwork and equipment installation are in progress.
The facility, located at Shatabdi Hospital, has been developed with an investment of Rs 2.75 crore. The CEO of the group is updated on the current status of the project. The unit is likely to be completed and inaugurated by the end of next month.
The BMT unit will feature an eight-bed intensive care setup with HEPA-filtered rooms to reduce infection risks.
It will be equipped with stem cell collection machines, apheresis machines and cytotoxic drug infusion systems. A multidisciplinary team, including haematologists, oncologists, transplant surgeons and trained nurses, will manage patient care.
The unit will also include isolation rooms, a dedicated laboratory for testing and facilities for HLA typing and health monitoring. Supportive care services such as blood transfusions, pain management, nutrition support, rehabilitation and post-transplant follow-up will be provided.
Vice-chancellor of KGMU Prof Soniya Nityanand said the unit aims to provide accessible and affordable transplant services. At present, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences is the only public institution in the state offering BMT. In KGMU transplant will cost around Rs 5–8 lakh, compared to Rs 15–20 lakh in private hospitals.
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