What is the current situation at the GMCH-32 Emergency and Trauma Block in Chandigarh?

The GMCH-32 Emergency and Trauma Block in Chandigarh, which opened just two months ago, is facing an overwhelming surge in patients, with over 100% occupancy and around 300 patients admitted daily.

How has the new emergency block impacted the patient load at other hospitals in Chandigarh?

The new 207-bed emergency block was expected to reduce the burden on the PGI Emergency, which previously treated an average of 250-300 patients per day. However, the government hospitals in Chandigarh continue to face an unprecedented rush of patients, and the need for more resources, especially in the emergency and trauma departments, remains.

What are the challenges faced by the GMCH-32 in managing the surge of patients?

According to Prof G P Thami, Director-Principal of GMCH, until the health services on the periphery are improved and the referral system is streamlined, the government hospitals in Chandigarh will continue to face this overwhelming patient influx, and no matter how many beds are added, the need for more resources will persist.

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Chandigarh's Largest Emergency Block Faces Overwhelming Demand

14 Nov, 2025

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Summary

New 207-bed emergency block sees 3x increase in patients
Facility operating at over 100% occupancy, around 300 patients daily
Peripheral health services and referral system need improvement

Chandigarh's Largest Emergency Block Faces Overwhelming Demand

As of November 14th, 2025, Chandigarh's newly inaugurated Emergency and Trauma Block at Government Medical College & Hospital is facing an unprecedented influx of patients. The 207-bed facility, which opened just two months ago in August, has already witnessed a nearly three-fold increase in the number of patients from across the region.

With over 100% occupancy and around 300 patients admitted daily, the system is under immense pressure. According to Prof G P Thami, Director-Principal of GMCH, the new block was expected to reduce the burden on the PGI Emergency, which previously treated an average of 250-300 patients per day. However, the reality is that the government hospitals in Chandigarh continue to face this overwhelming rush, and no matter how many beds are added, the need for more resources, especially in the emergency and trauma departments, remains.