ESIC Sanath Nagar Sets New Benchmark in Public Healthcare

The ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, has emerged as a national model for public healthcare and medical education. Over the last eleven years of the Modi government, this high-performing campus has evolved into a Centre of Excellence, delivering affordable, accessible, and advanced medical services to over 72 lakh beneficiaries and cultivating future medical leaders.

Why in News?

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has highlighted the ESIC Sanath Nagar Campus as a model institution, showcasing significant advancements in infrastructure, service delivery, and education. The campus reflects the success of government efforts to modernize public healthcare, serving as an example for other ESIC institutions across India.

Institutional Profile & Infrastructure

• Built on 21 acres, with 11 acres planned for future expansion.
• Houses two super-specialty hospitals with
• 1,044 beds (including 159 ICU beds).
• 45 dialysis beds, 10 modular OTs, and 5 OT suites.
• 24×7 emergency and dialysis services.
• 3,200+ OPD patients daily, 200+ daily admissions.

Achievements & Certifications

• Best Performing ESIC Hospital (500+ beds category) since 2019.

Accredited with

• NABH (Hospital + Blood Bank).
• NABL Entry Level.
• ISO Certifications.

Advanced Specialties & Medical Services

• Cardiology/CTVS: TAVI/TAVR, CABG, device closures.
• Nephrology/Urology: Live & cadaveric transplants, continuous dialysis.
• Neurology/Neurosurgery: Awake craniotomies, stereotactic biopsies.
• Plastic, Pediatric, Oncology, Hematology: Bone marrow transplants, mortality rates below national averages.
• Fully operational Cardiac and Neuro Rehab Units in PMR department.

Diagnostics & Technology Integration

• Paperless diagnostics via PACS, LIS, and Dhanwantri HER.
• Routine use of Molecular Biology, Immuno-Histochemistry, PCR—especially for oncology.

IT-driven services

• Home Drug Delivery, Home Sample Collection, Online Consultations (AAA+ App).
• 5G ambulances for rapid emergency response.

Governance & Patient-Centric Care

Adheres to SOPs for

• Infection control, medication safety, fall prevention.
• Robust grievance redressal system and continuous staff training.
• Culture of quality assurance and evidence-based care.