Gandhinagar: To address the rising burden of spinal-related diseases in Gujarat and meet the healthcare demands of upcoming global sporting events, a world-class Spine Institute, Sports Injury Centre and Rehabilitation Centre equipped with international-standard facilities will be established at Ahmedabad Medicity at an estimated cost of Rs. 295 crore, the Gujarat government said today.

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Health Department Praful Pansheriya today chaired a high-level review meeting regarding the planning and progress of this project in the state capital.

Providing further details about the meeting, Praful Pansheriya said that this institute will prove to be a boon for the state’s athletes by providing world-class medical treatment and rehabilitation facilities within Gujarat itself. Outlining the broader vision of the project, he said that the objective is not merely to provide treatment, but to develop Gujarat into a global hub for sports medicine and spine care capable of addressing future challenges. He congratulated the doctors, noting that no infection cases have been reported in spine surgeries performed in Gujarat over the last three years.

He further stated that the proposed complex will provide all modern facilities for the accurate diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of spinal disorders and sports-related injuries under one roof. Notably, the advanced Spine Institute will offer facilities such as complex spine surgeries, a Sports Injury Centre and a world-class Rehabilitation Centre. DeshGujarat