KIMS Hospitals doubles Anantapur hospital's bed capacity to 500
Hyderabad: The Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS Hospitals Group) has expanded KIMS Saveera Hospital in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, doubling its capacity from 250 to 500 beds and taking the group's total bed strength to 9,117.
The expansion is aimed at strengthening the Group’s healthcare footprint across Rayalaseema and adding advanced infrastructure for specialised medical care.
The multi-crore expansion includes a Comprehensive Oncology Block featuring an Elekta Versa HD linear accelerator, digital PET-CT, brachytherapy and other diagnostic equipment, alongside a dedicated Cuddles Mother & Child Block with neonatal intensive care facilities.
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The expanded facility will be formally inaugurated on November 1, 2026, in the presence of Sri Satya Kumar Yadav, Hon’ble Minister for Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, and Sri Payyavula Keshav, Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Planning, Commercial Taxes and Legislative Affairs, Government of Andhra Pradesh, the Press Release stated.
Commenting on the expansion, Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, Chairman & Managing Director, KIMS Hospitals Group, said, “The expansion of KIMS-Saveera Hospital is an important milestone in our regional growth strategy. By increasing capacity and strengthening specialised oncology and mother-and-child services, we aim to bring advanced healthcare closer to communities across Rayalaseema.”
As part of its CSR initiative, the hospital will also deploy 200 DRIISTI AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired beneficiaries in Anantapur district. The devices have been developed by KIMS Foundation & Research Centre in collaboration with M/s Achala Health Services.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that KIMS Hospitals, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru, has inaugurated the KIMS RENOVA Oncology Institute, a comprehensive cancer care centre envisioned to provide advanced, integrated, and patient-centric oncology services. The institute was inaugurated by Mr VVS Laxman, a legendary former Indian International Cricketer and Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA), marking a significant step towards strengthening cancer care capabilities in Bengaluru.
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