Jharkhand CM lays foundation stone for 310-bed Apollo multi-speciality hospital in Ranchi
Written By : Kajal Rajput
Published On 2024-10-08 11:15 GMT | Update On 2024-10-08 11:15 GMT
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Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren laid the foundation for a 310-bed multi-speciality hospital in the Smart City area of Ranchi. The facility, set to be developed by Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited, will occupy 2.75 acres of land provided free of charge by the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC).
"The hospital will meet international standards, ensuring that the people of Jharkhand will no longer need to travel to other states for healthcare," Soren said.
The upcoming Apollo Hospital will provide treatment for 10 per cent of patients from below the poverty line (BPL) free of charge or at subsidised rates under government schemes, an official said.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by residents who seek medical services outside the state, emphasising his government's commitment to enhancing the health service infrastructure.
A day earlier, Soren inaugurated a new building at MGM Medical College and Hospital in Jamshedpur. Developed at a cost of Rs 376 crore, this expansion will increase the hospital's capacity from 500 to 700 beds, officials said, news agency PTI reported.
Additionally, Soren revealed that another hospital is being established in Ranchi's Itki, backed by the Azim Premji Foundation.
Six new residential towers have been constructed in Ranchi's Islam Nagar at a cost of Rs 28.78 crore, marking a step forward in providing affordable housing, he added.
Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that the MGM Medical College, located at Dimna Chowk, is poised to transform healthcare services in the area with its upcoming project of an advanced hospital geared towards treating heart and cancer ailments. The long-awaited hospital at MGM Medical College is in its final construction phase and it is supposed to be operational by November.
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