Rajesh Singh Dayal Foundation to open 600-bed hospital in Lucknow

The multi-speciality hospital will have a bed capacity of 600, Dayal, a noted health expert, said.

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Dayal said that the foundation, in collaboration with Shri Gorakhnath Hospital and Research Centre, has also conducted a large-scale free health camp in Deoria ahead of the formal inauguration of the hospital.

Specialist doctors, including those associated with AIIMS, participated in the drive, benefitting more than 1,500 people in a single day, Dayal said, reports PTI.

The foundation stated that it plans to organise similar free health camps in other districts across Uttar Pradesh in the coming months.

The upcoming hospital is expected to enhance the region's healthcare infrastructure once operational, he added.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that for the upcoming Ayodhya Deepotsav, the Uttar Pradesh health department announced the establishment of 15 temporary hospitals to ensure the health and well-being of devotees and tourists attending the festival. In an official statement released on Tuesday, the health department said, "In addition, ambulances will be stationed round-the-clock at 10 key locations across the entire fair area.

Ayodhya's Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sushil Kumar Baniyan, said that complete vigilance will be maintained regarding health services throughout Deepotsav.

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