Renal Care Unit Goes 24/7 in City Hospital

The Institute of Nephro-Urology (INU) has officially taken over a 40-bed renal care unit at Shivajinagar Charaka Super Speciality Hospital. This unit, equipped with 23 dialysis machines, will now operate 24/7 in three shifts, including Sundays, to meet growing demand. Doctors and staff from INU are in place to ensure safe, timely, and affordable dialysis treatment for patients from Shivajinagar, North Bengaluru, and surrounding areas. The INU currently manages 156 active beds and has an 80-bed annex building nearing completion.

The Charaka Dialysis Centre, which began operations on April 13, 2026, has seen a steady increase in patient sessions, with a substantial number of beneficiaries from economically weaker and middle-class sections. This expansion aligns with Bengaluru's increasing need for accessible dialysis services, following the success of other INU-run centers. The hospital is also set to house a 100-bed cardiac unit from the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research. This unit will occupy several floors, enhancing specialized cardiac care availability. Both the renal and cardiac units will operate under a 29-year arrangement, with medical equipment and staff to be transferred to the respective institutions.