Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik inaugurated Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Center in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
He wrote on X, “Glad to inaugurate the Bagchi Sri Shankara Cancer Centre and Research Institute in #Bhubaneswar. The 750-bed comprehensive cancer care hospital will provide world-class oncology treatment to the people of the region.”
The tweet added, “Appreciate Mrs @Susmita4Odisha, Shri @skilledinodisha for their philanthropy and Dr B.S. Srinath, Managing Trustee of Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation for completing the state-of-the-art hospital in record time and strengthening our sustained efforts to make #Odisha a hub of cancer care. #SusthaOdisha,” the tweet added.
Cancer is a lethal disease that takes numerous lives every year, foundation of such centres in the states and districts can help people to fight it.