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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
UP's health services must be future-ready: CM Adityanath at King George's Medical University
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the state's health services must be future-ready to keep pace with global advancements and be able to respond effectively to emerging challenges. He was speaking at the foundation stone laying and inauguration ceremony of various health projects worth Rs 1,000 crore at King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow. Addressing the event, which was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Brajesh Pathak and Medical Education Minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh, the Yogi said KGMU has consistently set milestones in its 120-year journey and remains a prestigious institution in India. "An institution or an individual's success depends on how well they adapt to the pace of time. Those who prepare in advance progress. Those who fail to do so face decline," Adityanath said. He said KGMU and Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) have become trusted centres for patients not just from across Uttar Pradesh but also neighbouring states and Nepal. Adityanath emphasised that people have faith in KGMU and SGPGI because they are confident of receiving quality treatment. "Even patients themselves expressed strong belief in their recovery, which shows how positive thinking can improve health outcomes," he said, recounting recent interactions with patients. The CM also highlighted the importance of technology in healthcare, announcing efforts for tie up in a new medical sciences initiative taken by IIT Kanpur with a Centre of Excellence. "We are working towards having a collaboration between the Centre of Excellence in Medical Technology in IIT Kanpur with institutions like KGMU and SGPGI that will be linked to it to prepare for global healthcare challenges," he said. The CM underlined the fast-paced expansion of medical education in the state. "In 1947, we had very few government medical colleges. But last year alone, admissions were made in 17 colleges -- 13 of which were government-run, three PPP-mode, and one private. Today, we are moving towards one medical college in each of UP's 75 districts," he said. Adityanath added that going forward, district medical colleges would conduct initial patient screenings to decongest tertiary centres like KGMU. Only those who genuinely require specialist care would be referred to Lucknow. Reflecting on India's health progress, he said, "From being the 11th largest economy, India is now the fourth. Earlier, there was only one AIIMS in the country. Today, several AIIMS have been established, which also focus on research and development." Calling AIIMS a symbol of excellence not just in healthcare but also innovation, the CM noted that KGMU has similarly carved a new identity by embracing progress, making its 120-year legacy even more glorious. Adityanath also praised the double-engine government model (BJP in Centre and in UP) for accelerating health infrastructure across the state and urged doctors and institutions to treat healthcare expansion as a mission, not just a service. PTI
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Investment proposals worth Rs 15 lakh crore have come in UP, will provide employment opportunities: UP CM Yogi
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday stated that investment proposals worth Rs 15 crore had come into the state, which would provide new opportunities for the people. Speaking at the inauguration of 'Kaushal Vikas Mela', the CM said that the investments had come into the state due to the improved law and order in the last eight years. 'You must have felt in the last 8 years that when law and order are good, and the government's intentions are right, you see a flood of investments in no time. Investment proposals worth more than Rs 15 lakh crore have come into Uttar Pradesh, and these investment proposals will provide new opportunities for the youth in the state...' the CM said while speaking at the inauguration. He further stated that under the double-engine government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, efforts are being made to enhance the skills of the youth of the state. 'Under the double engine government, we have been able to help sharpen the skills of the youth... we have worked in accordance with the demands of the industry and the is neither any shortage of work or human resources in the state...' the CM further stated. Earlier in the day, the CM laid the foundation stone for various health projects at King George Medical University and said that the time has come to provide medical facilities to areas outside the metropolitan facilities. Speaking on the occasion on Monday, CM Yogi said, 'Disease is neutral. Wherever there is a gap, it will attack and engulf you. We used to see the same situation in Uttar Pradesh when people used to get easily affected by the disease. But now, as you have seen, it has been raining for the last month. Yet there is no such situation of any communicable infection anywhere.' 'We had permitted KGMU to set up a satellite centre in Balrampur. They will start a medical college in this or the next session. The time has come to provide medical facilities to areas outside the metropolitan facilities. Today in nursing and paramedical, new Nursing colleges are being set up in UP,' CM Yogi emphasised. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
KGMU to get new diagnostic centre, accommodation block
1 2 Lucknow: To improve patient care and convenience, King George's Medical University (KGMU) will soon establish a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre & patient relative accommodation (PRA) block to offer round-the-clock access to all essential diagnostic tests under one roof. The new facility will be located near the existing trauma centre. The announcement was made on Monday during the launch of several new healthcare services at KGMU by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath . KGMU vice-chancellor Prof Soniya Nityanand expressed gratitude to the CM for approving this initiative, which is a part of a broader set of 941 health-related projects across the state. She said that the diagnostic centre and accommodation block would reduce the hassle faced by patients and their attendants, who had to move to various departments for different investigations. The block will include a 20-bed paediatric trauma wing and a mass casualty wing. It will also strengthen and support the services of existing trauma block, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment. Prof Nityanand also outlined the details of the newly constructed multi-storey building at Lari Cardiology Centre, the launch of the Superspecialty Centre for Orthopaedics, and the expansion of the guest house. She spoke about the upcoming foundation stone laying for a 500-bed Trauma-II facility, a new general surgery department building, and an academic block. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo "These new facilities will enhance KGMU's capacity to serve patients not only from the city but also from across UP and neighbouring states. With expanded cardiology and trauma care, along with advanced orthopaedic and surgical units, we are moving closer to our goal of delivering world-class, affordable healthcare under one roof," she said. Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said that KGMU had earned a world-class reputation over its 120-year journey, thanks to its students and faculty. "From 1985 to 2023, KGMU received only Rs 1,600 crore, whereas in the last three years alone, this govt provided Rs 1,000 crore under various schemes and planned projects, along with an additional Rs 600 crore for equipment. This shows the resolve of our govt," he said. He urged the KGMU administration to ensure that no patient is turned away without treatment. "If someone cannot afford treatment, contact me. I will arrange help through various schemes and sources," he added. Medical education minister Mayankeshwar Sharan Singh said that patients not only from UP but also from neighbouring states and even Nepal come to KGMU. "People are also being referred here from Gorakhpur AIIMS. Our expectation is that, even if we are not Delhi AIIMS, we should be better than others," he said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
CM Yogi praises KGMU's pivotal role in UP's timely Covid-19 response
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday praised King George's Medical University (KGMU) for its pivotal role in responding to the Covid-19 outbreak, marking the beginning of the state's timely and effective pandemic response. "It was here that testing for the first 100 suspected Covid-19 patients began, making it the first institution in Uttar Pradesh to initiate the tests," said the CM, who was in KGMU to inaugurate and lay the foundation of seven major projects worth Rs 941 crore. The also announced the establishment of a centre of excellence in medical technology at KGMU in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur. Addressing the gathering, CM Yogi highlighted the state's commitment to future-ready medical infrastructure and innovation. "The aim is to involve institutions like KGMU and SGPGI in pioneering research that will help make India self-reliant in healthcare technology," he said. "These enhancement projects represent more than just infrastructure development, they mark the beginning of a new era in our journey towards a 'Healthy Uttar Pradesh, Strong India,'" Yogi said. The CM called it a landmark moment for any medical institution, stating that projects worth nearly Rs 1,000 crore reflect the double-engine govt's strong commitment to building world-class healthcare infrastructure in UP. Emphasizing India's health sector improvement, he said, "Over the past 11 years, India achieved unprecedented growth across all sectors, including healthcare." He said that KGMU pioneered medical advancements in critical times and is now adopting technology to shape the future. The CM said KGMU has added a remarkable chapter to its 120-year legacy, emerging as a symbol of medical excellence and national service. Yogi further noted that the number of AIIMS institutes across the country has increased to 23, and UP is making steady progress with its vision of establishing 75 medical colleges in 75 districts. "In 2024 alone, MBBS courses commenced in 17 new medical colleges, 13 of which are govt-run, marking a major transformation in the state's healthcare system aimed at benefiting the common man," he said. Highlighting the healthcare expansion in Purvanchal, he said that advanced treatments for diseases like dengue and encephalitis were earlier limited to Lucknow. Now, facilities like platelets and dialysis are available in every district. Yogi also announced the setting up of a KGMU satellite centre in Balrampur, saying it's time for metro-level healthcare services to reach smaller cities. This step will reduce the burden on major hospitals in Lucknow and allow patients to receive treatment closer to home. Expressing satisfaction after interacting with patients, CM Yogi said patient trust is the most valuable asset of any institution. "It's not a small thing when a patient's confidence itself becomes a part of their healing. I saw that trust in the eyes of patients at KGMU," he remarked. Concluding his address, he urged doctors and healthcare administrators to remain forward-thinking and stay updated with changing times. "Whether it's an individual or an institution, those who fail to evolve with time are left behind. But those who move forward become a source of inspiration," he said. Earlier, Yogi inspected the newly launched facilities, interacted with doctors, and visited various wards to check on patients.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
CM Yogi Adityanath sets ball rolling on 7 projects worth Rs 941 cr at KGMU
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday inaugurated and laid foundation stone for seven projects worth Rs 941 crore at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow. The projects included a second trauma centre and others dedicated to the Departments of Cardiology, Surgery and Orthopaedic. Deputy CM and Medical & Health Minister Brajesh Pathak and KGMU Vice Chancellor Prof Sonia Nityanand were also present at the event. To meet the increasing pressure of patients seeking emergency services, a second trauma centre at KGMU is now being built. The CM laid the foundation stone of the building today. The new trauma centre, to be known as Centre-2, will be a seven-storey building, equipped with modern facilities, and is expected to be completed in two years at an estimated cost of Rs 273 crore. Once operational, it will offer an additional 500 trauma care beds, expanding KGMU's capacity to handle critical patients. At present, due to limited capacity at the existing trauma centre, patients often receive initial care on stretchers. With the addition of the Trauma-2 centre, patients will have access to modern, fully-equipped beds, enabling quick and effective treatment. The facility will include nine operation theatres (OTs), a sewage treatment plant (STP), an effluent treatment plant (ETP), a firefighting system and fire alarm infrastructure. A Patient Utility Complex will also be built within the centre providing a waiting area, kitchen, dining space and a café, for those accompanying patients. A dedicated parking facility with space for over 250 vehicles will also be developed. The new Trauma-2 Centre will be a Category-1 level emergency facility for the state, equipped to treat patients with severe injuries from road accidents, natural disasters, and industrial mishaps. The centre is expected to reduce the pressure on existing healthcare infrastructure by increasing the admission capacity for severely injured patients and enhancing the speed and quality of emergency medical care in Uttar Pradesh. The medical university got a Rs 105 crore state-of-the-art cardiology wing, which was also inaugurated by the CM on Monday. Vice Chancellor Prof. Sonia Nityanand said, 'Until now, most patients depended on SGPGI, Lohia Institute and Lari Cardiology, which often faced capacity constraints. For instance, Lari Cardiology (a part of the KGMU) had only 84 beds, typically fully occupied. The new wing adds 92 ICCU beds, doubling the capacity to 176 and easing the pressure on existing facilities.' The new cardiology wing is equipped with two Cath Labs, high-end Echocardiography System, six Three-D EchoCardiography Machines , 96 Bedside Monitor with Nursing Station, 120 Syringe Infusion Pump, 25 Temporary Pacing Pacemaker and one each of OCT Machine and TMT Machine. The CM also inaugurated Uttar Pradesh's first high-tech Orthopaedic Super-Speciality Centre, which is a seven-storey building offering a wide range of specialised services including orthoplasty, spine surgery, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, radiology, and pathology. Nityanand said the centre is developed at a cost of Rs 86 crore equipped with 340 beds, including 220 for orthopaedic surgery, 60 for sports medicine, and 60 for pediatric orthopaedics. Among these, 24 beds are designated for the High Dependency Unit (HDU), along with 24 private rooms. The facility also houses eight large operation theaters, two minor OTs, and eight OPD rooms. A dedicated training unit has also been established to keep doctors and paramedical staff updated on the latest medical technologies and techniques. The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 378-crore, seven-storey General Surgery building to be constructed in two years featuring advanced robotic surgery and world-class facilities. According to KGMU spokesperson Prof K K Singh, the upcoming building will be equipped with 12 modular operation theatres, a 12-bed ICU, medical gas pipeline system, integrated networking, solar power systems, and robotic surgery units. The administrative building of King George's Medical University (KGMU) will also soon be seen in a new and upgraded form. On Monday, Yogi Adityanath laid the foundation stone for KGMU's new administrative building, a diagnostic lab, a patient accommodation facility block, and an expanded guest house. These three major projects will be completed at a total cost of Rs 99.10 crore. KGMU spokesperson Singh said the five-storey block will house facilities such as radiology, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, pathology, and microbiology labs — all under one roof. Once prescribed, all required diagnostics can be conducted immediately at the same location. Patients will also receive their test reports via SMS. A 450-bed accommodation block will be developed for caregivers, featuring disaster management, a central command area, and lodging. The entire block will be constructed at a cost of Rs 48 crore. An extension of the existing new guest house is also planned at a cost of Rs 3.10 crore for visiting guest professors and doctors and the expansion will include 14 fully furnished rooms with elevator access.
