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Gujarat CM Opens Patan Cancer Hospital, Offers Free PET Scans to Ayushman Bharat Patients
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🗓 04 Nov 2026, 08:33 AM
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The Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated a new cancer hospital in Patan today, announcing that patients covered under Ayushman Bharat will receive complimentary PET scans.
The Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated a new cancer hospital in Patan on Thursday, marking a significant addition to the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
The facility, located in the historic city of Patan, is expected to provide comprehensive oncology services, including diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up care for cancer patients.
A key feature of the new hospital is the provision of free PET scans for beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, aiming to improve early detection and reduce treatment costs for the most vulnerable.
The CM highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and the role of advanced imaging in improving patient outcomes, and pledged continued support for expanding access to cancer care across Gujarat.
The facility, located in the historic city of Patan, is expected to provide comprehensive oncology services, including diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up care for cancer patients.
A key feature of the new hospital is the provision of free PET scans for beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, aiming to improve early detection and reduce treatment costs for the most vulnerable.
The CM highlighted the importance of early diagnosis and the role of advanced imaging in improving patient outcomes, and pledged continued support for expanding access to cancer care across Gujarat.