Assam Announces 3,000-Bed Expansion at GMCH to Revolutionize Healthcare Infrastructure
Why in News?
- The old Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) is being demolished to pave the way for a 3,000-bed ultra-modern hospital, aiming to transform Guwahati into a regional healthcare hub for the Northeast.
Important Key Points:
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Demolition of Old GMCH:
The old Gauhati Medical College Hospital will be demolished to make space for a new 3,000-bed hospital. -
One of India’s Largest Hospitals:
Once completed, the new GMCH complex will have a total capacity of 5,000 beds, making it the second-largest hospital in India after Patna. -
Inauguration of Three New Hospitals:
Recently inaugurated hospitals include:-
Pragjyotishpur Hospital
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Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital (MMCH)
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Mother & Child Hospital (to open by October-end)
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MMCH Upgradation:
MMCH will be upgraded into a Super Speciality Hospital, enabling advanced surgeries including liver and kidney transplants. -
Proton Beam Therapy at GMCH:
GMCH will be the third location in India (after Chennai and Mumbai) to offer proton beam therapy, a high-precision cancer treatment.-
The machine costs Rs. 500 crore.
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State Government Vision:
The initiative aligns with the Assam government’s goal to make Guwahati a healthcare hub with enhanced infrastructure and modern treatments for the Northeast and beyond.
