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Himachal Pradesh Moves to Launch Robotic Surgery Across Public Hospitals

The government has sanctioned the first increase in paramedical course seats in 23 years to bolster staffing for the new robotic surgery initiative.

Himachal chief minister also directed the department to initiate the process for installing robotic surgical machines at Hamirpur Medical College and Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla. (File)

Overview

  • A recruitment rule proposal for specialist robotic surgeons will be presented to the State Cabinet for approval shortly.
  • The hiring process is under way for robotic surgeons, medical officers, nurses and support personnel across government health institutions.
  • Robotic surgery platforms are set to be installed at Atal Institute of Medical Super-Speciality in Chamiyana and government medical colleges in Tanda, Hamirpur and Shimla.
  • Appointed robotic surgeons will both perform advanced procedures and train local doctors in robotic techniques to build in-state expertise.
  • Paramedical course seats have been increased at IGMC Shimla and Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College in Tanda from 10–18 to 50 per course to address two decades of staffing shortages.