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Telangana Plans Advanced Robotic Surgery Services Across Government Hospitals

Telangana wants more government hospitals to use advanced robots during surgery.

The government says these services could begin in about six months.

Health Minister C Damodar Raja Narasimha announced the plan in Hyderabad.

The program may expand to cancer hospitals, major hospitals and district hospitals.

NIMS Hospital has already completed 1,000 robotic surgeries.

Doctors and nurses are being trained to use modern medical technology.

The state is also building new TIMS and Osmania hospital facilities.

These projects are expected to provide more than 40,000 public hospital beds.

Key facts

Announcement venue: Dr Marri Channa Reddy TIMS Hospital in Sanathnagar, Hyderabad
Planned timeline: Robotic surgery services are targeted for expansion within six months
Existing milestone: NIMS Hospital has performed 1,000 robotic surgeries
Planned facilities: MNJ Cancer Hospital, TIMS facilities, Gandhi Hospital, Niloufer Hospital, Warangal Super Specialty Hospital and district GGHs
Expected bed capacity: More than 40,000 additional public-sector beds after new TIMS and Osmania hospital projects are completed
International-patient capacity: TIMS Hospital has dedicated 100 beds for international patients
Training: Doctors and nursing staff are receiving specialized training in modern healthcare practices

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