Infrastructure Overhaul: New Buildings and Upgrades Transform Patna’s Medical Landscape

PATNA – In the new year, all major hospitals in the capital city, Patna, are set to receive additional facilities. The number of free medicines available in all hospitals in the capital will triple this year. Additionally, the largest multi-specialty hospital in Patna, AIIMS, will provide free OPD checks and surgeries.

This year, residents of the state can expect various new facilities in all major hospitals in Patna. The count of free medicines in all state hospitals will increase to around three times, reaching 611. Furthermore, the biggest multi-specialty hospital, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), will offer free OPD check-ups and surgeries.

Until now, there hasn’t been a 100% provision for free treatment in any multi-specialty hospital in the country. In addition to AIIMS Patna, renowned medical institutions like PMCH, Indira Gandhi Cardiology Institute, Rajendra Nagar Eye Hospital, and Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Orthopedic Hospital will see improvements in their treatment facilities.

Furthermore, the district hospital Shri Gurugovind Singh Hospital is expected to receive national accreditation, and the New Gardiner Endocrinology Hospital is anticipated to get a new building.

Towards building a healthier Bihar, IGIMS is taking strides. Starting January 15th, after cabinet approval, OPD check-ups and surgeries at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences are expected to be free. Following PMCH, IGIMS will not only cater to Ayushman cardholders but provide free treatment to all those in need, with the government allocating a payment of 60 crores to the institution.

Additionally, the Regional Ophthalmology Institute located in IGIMS will be relocated to a new 200-bed building in February. Currently, with 60 beds, the limited space hampers specialized treatments. A 500-bed building is set to be ready in March, becoming the second-largest hospital in the state after PMCH.

AIIMS Patna plans to enhance its emergency and trauma care, aiming to establish a 64-bed Critical Care Hospital and a 280-bed Emergency Medicine Hospital by December 2024.

The construction of the 64-bed Critical Care Hospital is underway, while approval from the finance department is awaited for the Emergency Medicine Hospital. Additionally, a modern burn hospital will be ready in three months. A Yoga Medical Department and a 30-bed ward are set to commence this year, with other plans expected to be completed by 2025.

PMCH is set to receive two new buildings, making it the largest hospital for the free treatment of serious illnesses in the state. After a two-year delay, PMCH will receive a building in June with 160 beds, 51 ICUs, and 6 modular OTs housing 8 super-specialty departments for OPD services. Another building with 2400 beds will also be available, facilitating various department wards and OPD services.

In the new year, Indira Gandhi Cardiology Institute will initiate all types of heart surgeries, including open-heart bypass procedures. The inauguration of a new OPD and the construction of rain shelters for patients’ attendants are also on the agenda.

Mission Foundation Day for Rural Hospitals will extend its services to the rural areas, focusing on improving basic medical facilities in all Rural hospitals within 60 days.