<p class="bodytext">The Peripheral Cancer Centre, being constructed on the premises of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), would start functioning from January, said District In-charge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He interacted with the patients, during an inspection at MIMS on Tuesday. He inspected the emergency ward, labour ward, pharmacy and other divisions.</p>.Karnataka: Water released from KRS dam, farmers continue protests in Mandya.<p class="bodytext">Speaking to reporters, he said, the government released Rs 12 crore for the cancer hospital. "Now, a proposal has been submitted, seeking an additional Rs 5 crore. Besides, Rs 10 crore is required for the purchase of medical equipment. Steps would be taken to conduct the tender process in the state level," Chaluvarayaswamy said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">As there are many complaints, there is a need for a total renovation of the hospital. Sulabh toilets would be constructed for patients and their caretakers. A shed would be constructed for caretakers of pregnant women to sleep. Scanning is being done for around 500 patients every day. As there are three doctors, there is a delay in the process. The problem would be resolved soon, he assured.</p>.<p class="bodytext">MLAs Ganiga Ravikumar and K M Uday, Deputy Commissioner Kumar, ZP CEO Sheik Tanveer Asif, SP N Yatish, MIMS Director Dr B J Mahendra and Medical Superintendent Sridhar were present.</p>
<p class="bodytext">The Peripheral Cancer Centre, being constructed on the premises of Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), would start functioning from January, said District In-charge Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">He interacted with the patients, during an inspection at MIMS on Tuesday. He inspected the emergency ward, labour ward, pharmacy and other divisions.</p>.Karnataka: Water released from KRS dam, farmers continue protests in Mandya.<p class="bodytext">Speaking to reporters, he said, the government released Rs 12 crore for the cancer hospital. "Now, a proposal has been submitted, seeking an additional Rs 5 crore. Besides, Rs 10 crore is required for the purchase of medical equipment. Steps would be taken to conduct the tender process in the state level," Chaluvarayaswamy said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">As there are many complaints, there is a need for a total renovation of the hospital. Sulabh toilets would be constructed for patients and their caretakers. A shed would be constructed for caretakers of pregnant women to sleep. Scanning is being done for around 500 patients every day. As there are three doctors, there is a delay in the process. The problem would be resolved soon, he assured.</p>.<p class="bodytext">MLAs Ganiga Ravikumar and K M Uday, Deputy Commissioner Kumar, ZP CEO Sheik Tanveer Asif, SP N Yatish, MIMS Director Dr B J Mahendra and Medical Superintendent Sridhar were present.</p>