nPt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur will commence the research on reasons for spread of diseases and effective medicines for treatment.
For this a ‘multi-disciplinary research unit’ (MRU) has been established at second floor above the telemedicine hall of O.P.D building of the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Medical Hospital, Raipur at a cost of Rs 5 crore.
The medical hospital is the largest government health care facility in Chhattisgarh and it is affiliated to Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College.
Ministry for Health and Family Welfare, Health Research Centre, Government of India and Government of Chhattisgarh jointly established the research laboratory.
As per information, Chhattisgarh health and family welfare minister T. S. Singhdeo will inaugurate the facility on November 11 at 11.00 am.
The health officials intimated that with opening of the centre, it will help to conduct research on new diseases emerging at local level. Other medical college doctors can also conduct research on non-communicable diseases (NCD), reasons for their spread, right treatment and control.
The MRU will further assist in multi-disciplinary research in health sector which will also enhance the probing of diseases and correct treatment.
To commence the services, the MRU scientists will commence research on oral cancer, cancer in uterus, role of HIV virus and management along with screening of sickle cell anemia.