PM Modi Inaugurates Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER Chandigarh

Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially launched the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at the Chandigarh’s Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Also, Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of a Modern Critical Care Block with 150 beds under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. The main objective behind these projects is to enhance the access to advanced medical facilities, improve the preparedness for the emergencies, and support medical education and research in Northern India.

PM Modi Unveils Top-Class Healthcare Facilities

Recently, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated two important healthcare facilities which would provide the excellent medical support.

The event was attended by Punjab Governor along with Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Ashwini Vaishnaw as well as Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari.

Apart from these inaugurations, PM also laid the foundation stone for a 150-bed Critical Care Block under PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission which will help strengthen the Intensive Care and Disaster Preparedness services.

In his address, PM said that these new healthcare facilities would bring immense relief to thousands of people living in Chandigarh and surrounding areas.

Key Features of the New PGIMER Facilities

Advanced Mother and Child Centre

The Advanced Mother and Child Centre has just been set up with the aim of to providing comprehensive tertiary healthcare services to women and children.

Main Features

• 300-bed advanced facility
• Specialized care for complicated pregnancies
• Advanced neonatal care
• Care of critically ill newborn babies
• Pediatric special care
• Modern diagnostic facilities and clinics
• Complete maternal and child health services

The centre is expected to help the thousands of families by providing easy access to specialized healthcare services.

Advanced Neurosciences Centre

The Advanced Neurosciences Centre is the next big step in the field of neurological healthcare in our area.

The centre provides various services like,

• Neurology care
• Neurosurgery
• Neuro-critical care
• Advanced neurological care
• Integrated care services
• Research and medical teaching facilities

Foundation Stone Laid for 150-Bed Critical Care Block

The Prime Minister has also inaugurated the construction of a contemporary Critical Care Block under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).

The facility will play an important role in,

• Strengthening emergency medical services
• Enhancing ICU capacity
• Developing resources for disaster response
• Improving the infrastructure of medical institutions in the area
• Optimizing management of medical emergencies

The initiative aims at modernization of India’s healthcare structure undertaken by the government.

Key Statements by PM Narendra Modi

In his speech, the Prime Minister underlined how the health industry has transformed across the country over the last 12 years.

Some of the main statements are,

• Since 2014, 15 new AIIMS have been sanctioned.
• Many new medical colleges have been set up.
• Cancer treatment facilities have been enhanced greatly.
• India has become one of the top options for health tourists.
• Over 175000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are active throughout the country.
• More than 480 million consultations have been held over eSanjeevani telehealth facility.
• More than 90% deliveries are done in hospitals now.
• Maternal mortality has decreased.
• Infant mortality has lowered down.
• Approval has been granted for a new MBBS college at PGIMER Chandigarh and admissions shall be starting soon.