Shillong, Feb 12: The Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur and Salt Lake clusters, part of the Manipal Hospitals Group, one of India’s largest healthcare networks, organised a two-day North East Media Summit, bringing together media representatives from Assam, Shillong, Arunachal Pradesh, Agartala, and Mizoram.
The summit highlighted how Manipal Hospitals Kolkata continue to emerge as leading centres for Comprehensive Cancer Care in Eastern India, delivering integrated, patient-centric oncology services supported by advanced medical infrastructure and clinical excellence. With a strong team of over 25 experienced oncologists across multiple sub-specialties, the hospitals have become trusted referral destinations for patients from West Bengal and the North-East seeking timely, reliable cancer treatment.
Cancer incidence across Eastern and North-Eastern India remains high, with delayed diagnosis and fragmented care often impacting outcomes. Manipal Hospitals address this challenge through a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach that delivers end-to-end cancer care under one roof—covering prevention, early detection, advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, surgical oncology, radiation therapy, organ-specific cancer management, supportive care and long-term survivorship planning.
The Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre across the Mukundapur ,Salt Lake and Siliguri clusters is led by Dr. Sourav Datta, Director – Manipal Comprehensive Cancer Care (Mukundapur, Salt Lake & Siliguri Clusters), whose leadership has helped build one of the most robust oncology teams in Kolkata, combining clinical expertise with a strong focus on evidence-based and personalised treatment.
Commenting on the hospital’s approach, Dr. Sourav Datta said, “Our goal is to ensure that patients receive seamless, high-quality cancer care without having to navigate multiple centres. With more than 30 oncologists across medical, surgical and radiation oncology working together through tumour boards and multidisciplinary care pathways, we can offer personalised treatment plans aligned with global standards. This integrated model is particularly reassuring for patients from the North-East, who often travel long distances and need continuity, clarity and confidence in their care journey.”
Manipal Hospitals provides specialised care across a broad spectrum of cancers, including head-and-neck, urologic, orthopaedic-oncology, gynaecological, gastrointestinal, and other complex malignancies. These services integrate medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology, utilising cutting-edge technologies such as robotic-assisted surgeries, image-guided radiotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy protocols.
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach ensures personalised, precise treatment and improved outcomes for patients with both common and rare cancers, reinforcing Manipal Hospitals’ position as a trusted centre for advanced oncology care.
With state-of-the-art infrastructure, experienced clinicians and a strong patient-support ecosystem, Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur and Salt Lake clusters continue to earn the trust of patients from Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and other North-Eastern states. The hospitals remain committed to ensuring that geography is never a barrier to accessing world-class cancer care.
About Manipal Hospitals: As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the top healthcare providers in India serving over 8 million patients annually, with a focus on providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services.
Manipal’s integrated network today has a pan-India footprint of 49 hospitals across 24 cities with 12,600 licensed beds, and a talented pool of 11,000+ doctors and an employee strength of over 34000. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from around the globe. Manipal Hospitals is AAHRPP accredited and most of the hospitals in its network are NABH, NABL, ER, Blood Bank accredited and recognized for Nursing Excellence.
