HC intervenes in SCB Medical College Hospital Equipment Installation Delay
Cuttack: The Odisha High Court has stepped in to monitor the delayed installation of critical diagnostic equipment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, following continued setbacks that have impacted patient care. The move follows repeated assurances from the Odisha State Medicine Corporation (OSMC) that two essential machines would be operational by the end of May.
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The High Court has set the next hearing on the matter for June 19, aiming to ensure accountability in the implementation of these vital medical devices.
Currently, patients in urgent need of diagnostic services such as advanced imaging and ECGs are being referred to alternative healthcare facilities, leading to increased inconvenience and additional financial burdens for families.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that in a move aimed at revolutionising healthcare and medical education in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack will be upgraded to AIIMS++ standards by June 2026, positioning it as a premier centre of excellence. The announcement was made following a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, where ongoing redevelopment projects of government medical institutions across the state were assessed. As per the latest review, the redevelopment of SCB Medical College is in progress with a projected investment of ₹4,474.49 crore and a target completion date of June 2026. Upon completion of the first phase, the hospital’s bed capacity will expand to 3,796, with a vision to transform the institution into a centre of excellence in both healthcare delivery and medical education.
