Guwahati, Assam | Approved By : MCI | Estd: 1956
Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) was set up by a voluntary organization called 'Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Society Trust'. Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah (4th September 1893 - 25th September 1956) was a great physician, freedom fighter and philanthropist of Assam. In 1958 at a public meeting in Guwahati, a decision was taken to set up a cancer hospital at Guwahati to commemorate the memory of Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah. Late Debendra Nath Sarma was the Founder President and Late Dr. Kanak Chandra Borooah, illustrious brother of Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah was the Founder Secretary. Late Bimala Prasad Chaliha, Mahendra Mohan Choudhury, Bishnuram Medhi, Dr. Ghanashyam Das, Dr Birendra Nath Choudhury and many others worked relentlessly for the development of the Institute since its inception.
The Institute was formally inaugurated on 18th November 1973 and became operational from 1974. The Institute was recognized as Regional Cancer Centre by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India in the year 1980. On 6th of August, 1986 the Institute was handed over to the Government of Assam by the B Borooah Cancer Society Trust retaining its autonomy. The First Tripartite Agreement for revitalization of the Institute involving the North Eastern Council, Government of Assam and the Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India became operational from November 1989. This tripartite arrangement for funding and management of the Institute continued till 2017. On the request of the then Chief Minister of Assam Shri Tarun Gogoi and the present Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Cabinet Committee on Security under the Chairmanship of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on 7th of June 2017 approved taking over of Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati by Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India as Grant-in-Aid Institute and as a unit of Tata Memorial Centre (Mumbai). The Institute was formally taken over by Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India on 27th November 2017 as a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.
The Institute is located at Gopinath Nagar, Guwahati, Assam in a plot of land covering an area of 14.2 acres (43 bighas). About 12,000 new and 80,000 old cancer patients visit the Institute every year. It is a 230-bedded Hospital at present. There are 100 bedded (general) and one 27 bedded executive guest houses for patients & relatives inside the hospital premises. The Institute also has residential campus for the employees. The Institute has started private OPD from 1st January 2017.
The BBCI is a 200-bedded hospital that offers a wide range of services to cancer patients. Some of the services provided by the BBCI include:
1. Radiation Oncology
The BBCI has state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment that enables the delivery of high-precision radiation therapy to cancer patients. They offer several types of radiation therapy, including external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
2. Medical Oncology
The BBCI has a team of medical oncologists who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer. They offer chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy to cancer patients.
3. Surgical Oncology
The BBCI has a team of highly skilled surgical oncologists who perform a wide range of cancer surgeries, including breast conservation surgery, radical mastectomy, gynecological cancer surgery, head and neck cancer surgery, and gastrointestinal cancer surgery.
4. Pain and Palliative Care
The BBCI has a dedicated pain and palliative care team that provides support and care to cancer patients who are experiencing pain and other symptoms. They offer a range of services, including pain management, symptom control, and emotional support.
5. Research and Education
The BBCI is committed to advancing the field of oncology through research and education. They have a research department that conducts clinical trials and research studies to improve cancer care. They also offer educational programs for healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
Radiation Oncology & Medical Physics
Surgical Oncology
Gynaecologic Onchology
Medical Oncology
Pahtology & Bio-chemistry
Anaesthesiology
Radio-diagonosis & Nuclear Medicine
Head & Neck Oncology
Preventive Oncology
Telemedicine
Laser Surgery Facility
ICU
Blood Bank
Aphaeresis (Online Cell Separator )
CSSD
Biomedical Waste Disposal Unit (Hydroclave System)
Over the years, the BBCI has received several awards and recognition for its outstanding services and contributions to the field of oncology. Some of the notable achievements and recognition of the BBCI include:
The BBCI has been recognized as a Regional Cancer Center by the Government of India.
In 2020, the BBCI was ranked as the 5th best cancer hospital in India by India Today.
The BBCI has received several awards from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) for its research contributions.
The BBCI has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).
What is the Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute?
The Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute is a regional cancer center located in Guwahati, Assam, that provides comprehensive cancer care to individuals in the Northeast region of India.
What services does the BBCI offer?
The BBCI offers a wide range of services to cancer patients, including radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, pain and palliative care, and research and education.
Who founded the BBCI?
The BBCI was founded by Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah, a renowned physician and philanthropist who dedicated his life to improving cancer care in the Northeast region of India.
Is the BBCI accredited?
Yes, the BBCI has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).
How has the BBCI responded to the COVID-19 pandemic?
The BBCI has implemented strict safety protocols to ensure the safety of their patients and staff, and has continued to offer their services without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah Cancer Institute (BBCI) was created by a voluntary organization known as 'Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Society Trust'. Dr Bhubaneswar Borooah (4th Sept 1893 - twenty-fifth Sept 1956) was an excellent medical man, subverter and presenter of Assam. In 1958 at a public meeting in Guwahati, a choice was taken to line up a cancer hospital at Guwahati to commemorate the memory of Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah. Late Debendra Nath Sarma was the Founder President and Late Dr Kanak Chandra Borooah, illustrious brother of Dr. Bhubaneswar Borooah was the Founder Secretary. Late Bimala Prasad Chaliha, Mahendra Mohan Choudhury, Bishnuram Medhi, Dr Ghanashyam Das, Dr Birendra Nath Choudhury and lots of others worked unrelentingly for the event of the Institute since its beginning.
The Institute was formally inaugurated on eighteenth November 1973 and have become operational from 1974. The Institute was recognized as Regional Cancer Centre by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Asian country within the year 1980. On sixth of August, 1986 the Institute was bimanual over to the govt of Assam by the B Borooah Cancer Society Trust holding its autonomy. the primary multilateral Agreement for the betterment of the Institute involving the North Japanese Council, Government of Assam and also the Department of energy, Govt. of Asian country became operational from November 1989. This multilateral arrangement for funding and management of the Institute continued until 2017. On the request of the then Chief Minister of Assam Shri Tarun Gogoi and also the gift Chief Minister of Assam Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the cupboard Committee on Security below the situation of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Asian country Shri Narendra Modi on seventh of June 2017 approved taking up of Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati by Department of energy, Govt. of Asian country as Grant-in-Aid Institute and as a unit of Tata Memorial Centre (Mumbai). The Institute was formally confiscated by Department of energy, Govt. of Asian country on twenty-seventh November 2017 as a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.