Yangon. India has donated medical radiation equipment Bhabhatron and Digital Radiotherapy Simulator to Myanmar for the treatment of cancer patients. Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur handed over the Bhabhatron Advanced Telecobalt Cancer Therapy Machine and Digital Radiotherapy Simulator to Yangon General Hospital during a ceremony held on Thursday in the presence of Health Minister Dr Thet Khaing Win, the Indian Embassy in Yangon said in an official statement.

The Bhabhatron is the latest and most effective technology for providing radiotherapy to critically needy cancer patients, the embassy said. The versatility of this machine makes it possible to treat cancer in various parts of the body and has been widely accepted as an effective treatment modality by various cancer centres in India and abroad. The completion of this important grant aid project in Myanmar reflects India's commitment to improving the health and well-being of people across Myanmar.

This initiative is part of India's developmental cooperation programme under which we provide both project and humanitarian assistance to our friendly neighbours. Through this, our endeavour is to enhance the quality of life of the people in Myanmar. Apart from Yangon, India has provided medical equipment and extended capacity building support to hospitals and health sector personnel in Mandalay, Monywa, Sittwe and Naypyidaw.

Our close and enduring relations with Myanmar are based on India's 'Act East' policy and 'Neighbourhood First' policy. India is committed to supporting Myanmar in its endeavour to build a strong socio-economic infrastructure that ensures that every citizen has access to health, education and livelihood.