Himachal Pradesh marked a significant chapter in its medical history with the launch of robotic surgery at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties, Chamiyana (Shimla) on Monday.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated Himachal Pardesh ’s first robotic surgery facility and witnessed the first operation performed using this advanced technology.
Following the inauguration, the Chief Minister reviewed the hospital functioning in a meeting with staff and assured full government support for strengthening the institute.
He announced the creation of new departments, recruitment of lab technicians and dialysis technicians and the allocation of Rs 11 crore for the construction of a hostel. The Chief Minister also announced Rs 23 crore for setting up an in-house automated laboratory at Chamiyana.
Recalling his own robotic surgery five years ago, Sukhu said, "This was the seed of an idea and today it has become a reality. With this facility, cutting-edge medical care will now be accessible even to common people. Soon, robotic surgery services will be introduced in a phased manner in the IGMC Shimla, Nerchowk, Tanda, and Hamirpur Medical Colleges.”
The Chief Minister said the government was investing over Rs 3,000 crore on modern healthcare technology, replacing outdated machines, including the 20-year-old MRI machine at the IGMC Shimla. He stressed that the health sector reforms remain a top priority, with no shortage of funds. After more than 23 years, the state government has also increased seats in technician courses.
The Chief Minister also inaugurated a paperless Lab in the AIMSS, Chamiyana.
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