In a significant move to bolster critical care services, prominent hospitals in the city, including King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), and Lok Bandhu Hospital, are set to augment their infrastructure by adding a total of 230 ventilator beds. This initiative aims to strengthen the city’s healthcare system and improve patient outcomes in critical care scenarios.

Currently, the city’s healthcare facilities are equipped with 560 ventilator beds dedicated to critically ill patients. The planned addition will increase this capacity to 790 beds, representing a significant enhancement in the city’s ability to manage severe medical cases.

KGMU is leading this effort with plans to establish a 100-bed ICU-ventilator ward, significantly boosting its critical care capacity. A senior official from KGMU’s critical care department stated, “The hospital currently operates 350 ICU ventilator beds. The addition of new beds is expected to substantially improve our intensive care services, allowing us to better serve patients in critical need.”

This development comes in response to the increasing demand for critical care services and the need to be better prepared for future healthcare challenges. By expanding ventilator capacity, these hospitals aim to provide timely and adequate care to patients requiring intensive medical attention.

The enhancement of critical care infrastructure is a proactive measure to address potential healthcare crises and reflects the commitment of these institutions to patient care excellence. The additional ventilator beds will not only increase capacity but also improve the quality of care provided to critically ill patients.

This initiative aligns with broader efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and ensure readiness to manage critical health situations effectively. The collaboration among these leading hospitals underscores a unified approach to enhancing healthcare services in the city.