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Manipal Hospitals opens 250-bedded new unit at Dona Paula in Goa

Our Bueau, MumbaiWednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:30 Hrs  [IST]

Manipal Hospitals, Goa has expanded its facility at Dona Paula by launching its 250-bedded hi-tech New Hospital Block, which will be one of the largest multispecialty tertiary hospitals in Goa. With an investment of over Rs.100 crore, the new Hospital houses six state-of-the-art operation theatres, 32 high-end medical & surgical ICU beds, the latest equipment including an MRI and CT, and a superior Emergency and Casualty Centre. The hospital will provide the complete range of preventive, curative and rehabilitative care.

Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the new unit in the presence of Laxmikant Parsekar, Health Minister, Dr Ramdas Pai, chairman, Manipal Education and Medical Group, Dr Ranjan Pai, MD, Manipal Education and Medical Group, Swami Swaminathan, executive chairman of Manipal Health Enterprises, including officials from govt and other senior officials of the Manipal Group.

Manipal Hospitals Goa is a Unit of the highly respected Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE) that is known for its quality of care and patient centric services across its hospital network. Its super-speciality services, besides oncology, include cardiology and cardio-thoracic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, nephrology and urology, high-end orthopaedics, gastroenterology and plastic surgery, among others. Availability of round-the-clock laboratory, radiology and pharmacy services will further enhance patient convenience. In addition, the Hospital has provided for uninterrupted power supply. This Hospital is expected to be a landmark healthcare destination in the State of Goa.

The expansion is an integral part of the Company’s extensive growth plans both domestically and internationally. MHE aims to add 3,000 new beds in the next three years involving an investment of over Rs.1, 000 crore.

According to Manohar Parrikar, “Improving the healthcare infrastructure is a mandate and has always been our priority, we have and will always welcome influx of investments in Goa. The bequest of clinical excellence that Manipal Hospitals carries makes this multispecialty hospital the answer to today’s need of the world-class healthcare services. Goa is one of the fastest emerging states in healthcare, which makes such venture all the more important for the people of Goa.”

Dr Ramdas M Pai, chancellor, Manipal University and chairman, Manipal Education & Medical Group said, “The legacy of Manipal Hospitals in the South is well known. It is my desire that this Hospital becomes an iconic institution in the State of Goa and a “Centre of Excellence”, which will continue to strive for clinical excellence and will also be highly responsive to the needs of its patients. Our objective is to provide world class quality healthcare at affordable levels to the people of Goa.”

On this occasion G Karthihaivelan - unit head, Manipal Hospitals Goa said, “The Company’s aim is to provide “Accessible and Affordable healthcare while living up to its values of Patient Centricity, Clinical Excellence and Ethical Practices”. We bring the best of healthcare service to Goa with the latest technology and a wide range of super-specialty sevices to cater to the needs of our patients in the best possible way.”

Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE) is a leading healthcare provider, delivering quality healthcare in India. It is part of the Manipal Education & Medical Group. MHE operates its healthcare network under the brand of “Manipal Hospitals”.

 
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