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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
District civil hospital opens without formal inauguration
Nagpur: The district civil hospital at Mankapur has finally opened its doors for patients after an inordinate delay from the state govt over deciding its formal dedication ceremony, which is now said to happen by mid-August. However, the in-patient department (IPD) and the casualty department are yet to become operational, though the wards are fully equipped. The outpatient department (OPD) treatment is available until 2 pm on working days. The state-of-the-art G+2 hospital building was lying unused despite being completely ready for the last two months, although the administrative office has been fully functional for nearly six months. The hospital administration was compelled to shift its physical and medical examination centre to the IGGMCH premises due to construction works there. The civil surgeon's office conducts daily physical examinations for various purposes, such as issuing disability and medical fitness certificates. As these matters pertain to joining employment, availing govt benefits, or academic activities, the examination process cannot remain stalled. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo Civil Surgeon Dr ND Rathod said that around a week ago, the physical examination centre was shifted to Mankapur district hospital. "We are not sending back any patient as all necessary staff, infrastructure, and equipment are in place. The training has also been conducted in the new setup. All types of treatment are offered right now on an OPD basis," he said. When asked about the formal inauguration ceremony, Dr Rathod said they have already informed their higher-ups, and it is up to them to decide a date. Under phase I, the hospital construction incurred a cost of around Rs45 crore, and it was ready after a delay of 13 years since the project was sanctioned in 2012. The work commenced in 2018 but met several administrative roadblocks besides the Covid lockdown. The hospital construction work missed several deadlines until the final push for completion came after interventions by the high court and elected representatives. An additional Rs15 crore has been sought and sanctioned for the phase II works. A ramp and fire exit are being built in the second phase. This will be made together while the hospital building will now connect with the Critical Care Hospital Block (CCHB) coming under the Prime Minister Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) 2022. The 100-bed CCHB construction at the backside is in an advanced phase. The hospital includes a 40-bed eye hospital block, ready to operate alongside the main facility.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ready and staff in place, yet Nagpur district hospital awaits inauguration
Nagpur: The much-anticipated inauguration of the 100-bed district general hospital at Mankapur remains delayed, despite the facility being fully equipped and staffed. Originally slated for opening in June beginning, the hospital, which took 13 years to complete, missed multiple deadlines. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The final push for completion came after interventions by the high court and elected representatives. On Thursday, a visit by TOI revealed a fully functional administrative setup, with clinical staff present in their departments. Civil surgeon Dr ND Rathod confirmed that the hospital administration is operational, and outpatient and inpatient services are expected to commence soon. "We received the occupancy certificate recently and have informed higher authorities. The inauguration date is now their call," Dr Rathod said. The hospital includes a 40-bed eye hospital block, ready to operate alongside the main facility. Initially, limited services will be offered, including surgery, orthopaedics, medicine, ENT, psychiatry, paediatrics, and gynaecology on an OPD basis. Advanced diagnostic equipment, including CT and MRI machines, has been allocated, with a 4,000 sq ft space under construction to house them. Notably, the CT machine, originally sanctioned for Chimur hospital, and the MRI machine, meant for Gadchiroli, have been redirected to Nagpur due to space constraints at their intended locations. Out of the 108 sanctioned staff positions, most, including medical officers, specialists, and staff nurses, have already joined. Dr Rathod added that the hospital will provide comprehensive blood investigations and radiological services. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A physiotherapy unit, funded through CSR initiatives, is also in the pipeline. The delay in the hospital's formal launch has raised concerns among residents, who have long awaited improved healthcare access in the region. With infrastructure, equipment, and staff in place, the state authorities should finalise the inauguration date and make this long-overdue project fully operational for the public, said residents.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Launch near, district hospital requires 300 additional beds
Nagpur: Even before the district general hospital is inaugurated in June, after a delay of five years, its frugal bed capacity is set to hamper the commencement of full-fledged services and the ability to meet the expected patient load. The 100-bed hospital is grossly insufficient considering the patient load on govt hospitals, the size of Nagpur's population, and the inflow of ailing individuals from neighbouring states. Though delayed, the project is being started following court directives and widespread criticism. Civil Surgeon Dr ND Rathod said the addition of another 300 beds in the vertical expansion of the new building is proposed. However, Dr Rathod mentioned that it depends on govt approval if the hospital will be expanded. With a much higher bed capacity, tertiary care centres like govt medical colleges in Nagpur are strained for resources and often face difficulties in accommodating more patients, with their beds remaining occupied all the time. Last week, the govt cleared six acres of land for upgrading Kamptee sub-district hospital (SDH) to a 100-bed facility. Tumsar SDH capacity has reached 200 beds, officials said. Nagpur district hospital will have the lowest bed capacity in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo A district-level hospital generally offers specialities that are not available at SDH. "Five wards with 20 beds each, including general medicine, ante-natal care, and paediatrics, will be started. The modular operation theatre will take time. Initially, limited services will be available. The public health women's hospital is running in Nagpur, so deliveries will not be done here right now. Services will be scaled gradually," Dr Rathod said. The civil surgeon added that a staff of 197 has been recruited, including 89 on a contractual basis, while 108 are regular posts. "We need 15 Class I posts for specialists, but right now only three are sanctioned. We have also sought 154 more regular posts to meet the requirements. The 197 strength is not enough to run 100 beds," he said. The district hospital is also hosting a 100-bed critical care hospital block (CCHB) on its eight-acre land. The Central Govt, through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has sanctioned a G+3 structure, spanning 8,500 sq mt with an estimated cost of Rs44.50 crore. The under-construction project is part of the Prime Minister Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana, aimed at enhancing critical care infrastructure across India. However, the CCHB will also take time to complete.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Civil Surgeon's British Era Bungalow Demolished, Office to be Razed Soon
Nagpur: The British-era bungalow of the district civil surgeon (CS), located on the premises of and Hospital (IGGMCH), has finally been demolished. Built in 1872, the structure had remained unused for over a decade due to poor bungalow has been cleared to make way for three new nursing college and hostel buildings as part of the ₹338-crore IGGMCH mega expansion plan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The civil surgeon's office, also in a dilapidated state, has been partially vacated and will soon be demolished to create open space. The office had been functioning from the IGGMCH its conversion into a medical college, Mayo Hospital served as the district or city hospital. Around 1967, it was renamed Corporation Medical College, and the following year, it was transferred to the Maharashtra government and rechristened Indira Gandhi Medical the civil surgeon holds a constitutional post, an official residence was allotted on the hospital campus, along with a separate administrative office. Even today, all other districts in the state continue to provide an official bungalow for the civil surgeon within their general hospital Nagpur's new district hospital at Mankapur is set to commence operations in the first week of June, after a delay of nearly nine years. However, the facility does not include a CS bungalow or staff surgeon Dr ND Rathod told TOI that a proposal is being prepared to construct staff quarters near the Regional Mental Hospital. "This plan may include an official residence for the CS, although currently, there is none," he per officials, the demolished bungalow was not designated as a heritage structure. "A couple of civil surgeons used to spend some time there, but none lived with their families over the last two decades," a public health official added."The new district hospital will begin functioning by the first week of June. The CS office has already been partially shifted to the new premises. Once the new facility is fully operational, the entire CS office will move to Mankapur," Dr Rathod confirmed. **Info****CS Bungalow and Office**- CS bungalow and office built around 1872 during the British era.- Initially, they were part of Mayo Hospital, which served the local population.- Around 1967, it became a municipal corporation hospital and the next year was converted into a medical college.- The CS bungalow and office continued to remain on the same premises.- IGGMCH announced a Rs338 crore expansion and brought down several British-era wards and buildings, including the CS office and bungalow.- Nursing college and hostel buildings will be built on the vacated land.- The new CS office moves to Mankapur with the district general hospital.- No sight of a CS bungalow.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Audit underway for three suspected sunstroke deaths in nagpur
Nagpur: The health department will conduct death audits of three suspected sunstroke victims found within the city limits. Police recovered the bodies from different locations between April 20 and April 26, during which the maximum temperature neared 45 degrees Celsius. The TOI had earlier reported that the bodies of 10 unidentified persons, believed to have been exposed to the extreme heat, were found within city limits. Police have sent these bodies to mortuaries at medical colleges. Civil surgeon Dr ND Rathod stated that three of these suspected cases would be reviewed through a death audit conducted by the civic health department. All three deaths occurred within city limits. Dr Rathod further added that since April 24, eight cases of heat rash, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps have been reported across the city and district. "There has been no confirmed sunstroke casualty yet," he said. The audit committee comprises the civil surgeon (CS), district health officer (DHO), medical officer (Health) of NMC, deans and faculty members of medical colleges, and expert doctors.
