Uttar Pradesh to Recruit 1003 Staff for Cancer and Cardiology Departments at Medical College Kannauj

Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans for the prompt recruitment of 1003 positions in the cancer and cardiology departments of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Medical College, located in Kannauj district. This move comes in response to a public interest petition filed by social worker and Samajwadi Party leader Shaurya Deep Sachin Srivastava in the High Court of Allahabad, demanding better medical facilities for cancer and heart patients.

The medical college, inaugurated in 2016 during Akhilesh Yadav’s tenure as Chief Minister, has a total capacity of 500 beds. A specialized cancer unit comprising 124 beds, developed at a cost of Rs 133 crore, was also completed to serve patients in the region. However, the absence of adequate treatment arrangements and operational inefficiencies have compelled patients to seek medical care in larger cities, causing distress to local residents.

The situation in the cardiology department mirrors that of the cancer unit, with both failing to provide comprehensive treatment due to lack of resources and staffing. Local communities, activists, and elected representatives have repeatedly raised their voices, staging protests and raising questions within the legislative assemblies to ensure the smooth functioning of the hospital. Despite these efforts, the current state government has struggled to allocate sufficient budget and resources to the institution.

The public interest litigation, numbered 1712/2025, was heard on July 9, 2025, before Chief Justice Arun Bhansali and Justice Kshitij Shailendra. During the hearing, the government assured that essential medical services would soon be restored by filling the necessary vacancies. The recruitment drive is expected to address critical staff shortages and improve healthcare delivery at the hospital, making specialized treatment accessible to patients in Kannauj and nearby areas.

Shaurya Deep Sachin Srivastava expressed hope that the administration would fulfill its commitment, stressing the urgency of reviving the hospital’s cancer and cardiology units to prevent further hardship for patients. He also highlighted that the medical college was a significant project initiated during Akhilesh Yadav’s administration, and its potential should be fully realized to benefit the public.

The revival of the cancer and heart disease departments is anticipated to reduce the burden on tertiary care hospitals in metropolitan areas and improve health outcomes in the region. Officials are working towards finalizing the recruitment process to expedite the availability of specialists, nurses, and other medical personnel critical to delivering quality healthcare.

This development marks a crucial step in enhancing the state’s healthcare infrastructure and underscores the government’s responsibility to provide adequate medical services to all citizens, especially those suffering from life-threatening diseases like cancer and heart ailments.