ROHTAK, Aug. 17 -- The Haryana government has forwarded a proposal to the Centre seeking recognition of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, as a Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases. The initiative aims to bolster specialised diagnosis, treatment and research facilities for patients afflicted by rare ailments while elevating the institute's capacity for advanced healthcare. While giving this information vice-chancellor of Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Dr HK Aggarwal announced that a 128-slice PET/CT machine, estimated to cost Rs.35 crore, would be procured for the department of nuclear medicine. An additional Rs.5 crore has been allocated for research and development. "Our goal is to develop PGIMS, Rohtak, as a centre of excellence in health education and patient care not only at the national level but also globally," he said.htc...