HCG Cancer Centre Hubballi sets a new benchmark for cancer treatment with the launch of Elekta Versa HD Machine
The first hospital in North Karnataka to introduce this state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology
HCG Cancer Centre, Hubballi, launched the cutting-edge Elekta Versa HD Radiation Therapy Machine, a first-of-its-kind in North Karnataka. The machine enables highly precise and targeted radiation therapy for a wide range of cancers while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues. The radiation therapy machine was inaugurated by the Chief Guests Shri Prahlad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister, Government of India, Dr. BS Ajaikumar, Founder & Chairman, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited, and Dr. Manish Mattoo, CEO & Executive Director, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited, in the presence of Shri Mahesh Tenginkai, MLA, Hubli-Dharwad, Ms. Manisha Kumar, Chief Operating Officer Karnataka, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd and Dr. Abdul Rahim, Chief Operating Officer, HCG Cancer Centre, Hubballi.
The Elekta Versa HD is among the most advanced Radiation therapy machines available globally. It combines precision and speed to deliver highly targeted treatment while minimizing exposure to healthy tissues. This translates into fewer side effects, shorter treatment times, reduced hospital stays, and faster recovery for patients, enhancing their overall quality of life.
This milestone will place Hubballi -Dharwad on the map as a major hub for advanced oncology in Karnataka. This modality is the first of its kind across the Southern Maharashtra, Goa and Northern Karnataka region. With this launch, world-class radiation therapy will now be available closer to home, reducing financial and travel burdens for patients and their families.
The machine is be equipped with Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), and Adaptive Radiation Therapy features. These advanced techniques will enable greater precision, even for complex tumours in the lung, liver, and brain, allowing some cases that were earlier managed palliative to now be treated with curative intent.
Additionally, HCG follows a standardized treatment protocol supported by multidisciplinary Tumour boards, ensuring every patient receives care that is on par with global standards. This approach reflects the Centre’s larger mission of delivering comprehensive cancer care in tier-2 cities, ensuring affordability, accessibility, and excellence without compromise.
Shri Prahlad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister, Government of India shared, “It is a proud moment that Hubballi now has North Karnataka’s first Elekta Versa HD machine. This advanced technology will bring world-class treatment closer to people, reducing both travel and costs. It will benefit countless patients and strengthen healthcare in our region. I congratulate HCG for this important initiative.”
Dr. BS Ajaikumar, Founder & Chairman, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited, said, "The launch of the Elekta Versa HD at Hubballi reinforces our belief that every patient deserves the right treatment the first time. Geography should never determine the quality of care one receives. With this advanced technology now available in North Karnataka, patients can access precision-driven, world-class radiation therapy close to home—without the emotional, physical, or financial strain of travelling long distances. At HCG, our constant endeavour is to ensure that cancer care is timely, compassionate, and of the highest quality for every individual who walks through our doors."
Dr. Manish Mattoo, CEO & Executive Director, Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited, shared, "At HCG, our mission is to redefine cancer care through innovation and precision. The launch of the Elekta Versa HD at Hubballi empowers us to deliver radiation therapy with unparalleled accuracy, speed, and personalization, transforming the treatment journey for patients in North Karnataka. This milestone reinforces HCG’s leadership in technology-driven oncology and reflects our commitment to bridging gaps in care, ensuring that world-class cancer treatment is accessible to every patient, wherever they live.”
Ms. Manisha Kumar, Chief Operating Officer – Karnataka, Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd, said, "The Elekta Versa HD in Hubballi represents more than just advanced technology, it’s a step toward faster, easier, and more compassionate cancer care for patients. People in North Karnataka can now receive precise, advanced care without traveling far, which truly eases their journey. Our priority is always patient-centred care combined with advanced treatment.”
With the launch of the Elekta Versa HD machine, HCG Cancer Centre, Hubballi, has positioned North Karnataka as a hub for advanced radiation therapy. The centre’s efforts reflect HCG’s larger mission to make precision-driven, world-class cancer care accessible beyond metros, ensuring patients receive timely and high-quality treatment closer to home.
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