SSKM to launch West Bengal's first budget hospital
Kolkata: To improve access to quality healthcare, West Bengal’s first ‘budget hospital’ is set to begin operations inside the SSKM Hospital premises before the upcoming Durga Puja. This innovative project, introduced under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, marks a new chapter in the state’s healthcare sector.
According to the news reports, the 10-storeyed hospital building, constructed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, will initially make its first two floors operational for patients. The construction began in November 2023, and the facility promises corporate hospital-like services at a fraction of the cost.
Medical Dialogues had previously reported that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has come out with a new concept for Bengal's health sector, 'budget hospital'. A plan to set up such a hospital at the SSKM Hospital campus in Kolkata had already been taken.
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The new 10-storey facility will feature a total of 131 beds, comprising 8 VIP suites, 102 tastefully designed cabins, 16 ICU beds, 5 HDU units, and additional recovery beds.
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