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Assam to Launch India's First Public‑Sector Proton Beam Therapy Centre at Guwahati Medical College
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 08:18 PM
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The Assam government will establish the nation’s inaugural public‑sector proton beam therapy unit at Guwahati Medical College, marking a milestone in cancer treatment.
The state government of Assam has announced plans to set up a proton beam therapy facility within Guwahati Medical College (GMC). This will be the first such centre operated by the public sector in India, offering a cutting‑edge option for treating malignant tumours.
Proton beam therapy uses a focused stream of protons to target cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue, a technology previously available only in a handful of private hospitals abroad. By locating the centre at GMC, the government aims to make this advanced treatment accessible to patients across the Northeast region without the need for costly travel.
The project is expected to be integrated into the existing oncology department, leveraging the college’s clinical expertise and teaching infrastructure. Officials say the facility will strengthen Assam’s healthcare capabilities and serve as a model for other states seeking to expand public cancer care services.
Details on the timeline for construction and commissioning have not been disclosed, but the initiative underscores the state’s commitment to adopting high‑technology medical solutions for its population.
Proton beam therapy uses a focused stream of protons to target cancer cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue, a technology previously available only in a handful of private hospitals abroad. By locating the centre at GMC, the government aims to make this advanced treatment accessible to patients across the Northeast region without the need for costly travel.
The project is expected to be integrated into the existing oncology department, leveraging the college’s clinical expertise and teaching infrastructure. Officials say the facility will strengthen Assam’s healthcare capabilities and serve as a model for other states seeking to expand public cancer care services.
Details on the timeline for construction and commissioning have not been disclosed, but the initiative underscores the state’s commitment to adopting high‑technology medical solutions for its population.