Union Health Minister inaugurates nationally significant medical infrastructure aimed at benefiting thousands of patients across West Bengal
Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, Kolkata, January 10, 2026: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday inaugurated a range of state-of-the-art facilities for cancer care and emergency treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Kalyani, in Nadia district, signalling a major advancement in public healthcare infrastructure in eastern India. The newly launched facilities, introduced at the national level, include a remotely controlled radiotherapy unit equipped with a linear accelerator, a brachytherapy unit, an advanced CT scan system, a pneumatic transport system, and a 54-bed trauma care unit.
Following a detailed visit to the hospital, Mr. Nadda said the initiative marked the beginning of a new era in affordable and accessible healthcare, particularly for patients from rural and semi-urban areas. He stated that the facilities, developed under the Ayushman Bharat programme, would significantly reduce both the financial burden and the need for long-distance travel for specialised treatment. Highlighting the clinical benefits, the Union Health Minister explained that radiotherapy using a linear accelerator allows for precise dosage delivery, minimising side effects, while brachytherapy offers effective treatment options for prostate and gynaecological cancers. He added that the advanced CT scan and the pneumatic transport system would help accelerate diagnosis and treatment, and the newly commissioned trauma unit would play a crucial role in saving lives, especially in cases of road accidents and medical emergencies.
Mr. Nadda emphasised that hundreds of thousands of patients across West Bengal were expected to benefit from the expanded facilities, with AIIMS Kalyani emerging as a key referral centre for the region. Union Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar and Member of Parliament Jagannath Sarkar were present at the inauguration ceremony. Mr. Sarkar described the hospital as a major source of relief for cancer patients from Nadia and neighbouring Murshidabad district, calling it a “haven” for those seeking advanced yet affordable care.
The Director of AIIMS Kalyani said that with the addition of the new infrastructure, the hospital would now be able to treat thousands of patients daily at its outpatient department, substantially strengthening its capacity to deliver timely and specialised medical services. The launch is expected to enhance the overall healthcare ecosystem in the state while aligning with national efforts to ensure equitable access to high-quality medical treatment.