AIG Hospitals to revolutionise cancer treatment with advanced proton beam therapy
This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals' commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India
Hyderabad: AIG Hospitals has entered into an agreement to acquire state-of-the-art ProteusONE proton therapy system, including DynamicARC from IBA, a Belgium-based supplier of equipment and services in the field of proton therapy, considered to be the most advanced form of radiation therapy available today.
With this new delivery technique called DynamicARC proton therapy, the system will be the first-of-its-kind installation in South-East Asia. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in AIG Hospitals’ commitment to delivering the most advanced, effective, and accessible cancer care to patients in India, a press release said.
Proton beam therapy is a highly precise form of radiation therapy that targets tumours with exceptional accuracy, substantially minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This technology is a game changer in treating complex cancers, particularly in children and adults with tumours located near critical organs.
“The acquisition of the proton beam therapy system and the strategic partnership with IBA represent a transformative step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge, compassionate care,” Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, chairman of AIG Hospitals, said.
AIG Hospitals will invest Rs 800 crore in this new oncology centre, making it only the third proton therapy centre in the country and the first one in twin Telugu States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
