“Substandard” machines

2 November 2010 10:04 am Views - 5650

Consultant clinical oncologists at the Maharagama Cancer Hospital have expressed their objection to the acceptance of radiotherapy machine as a donation from India for the treatment of cancer patients because of its sub-standard quality.

In a letter addressed to Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Ravindra Ruberu, they said that the ‘Bhabhatron radiotherapy machine’ is not a commercial machine marketed outside India, but has been installed in few remote locations in India for field testing. (KB)