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Hospice Center to Triple Beds by 2027
6 Oct
Summary
- Hospice center plans to increase beds from 40 to 100 by 2027.
- The facility offers free end-of-life and supportive care to patients.
- Expansion includes a focus on neuropalliative care in 2026.
The Manipal Hospice and Respite Center (MHRC) is poised for significant growth, with plans to more than double its bed capacity. Currently operating with 40 beds, MHRC aims to reach 100 beds by 2027, according to H.S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor of MAHE. This expansion will build upon the center's first year of clinical services, during which it provided free care to 694 patients with serious illnesses.
Further enhancing its specialized offerings, MHRC intends to expand to 65 beds in 2026, with a dedicated emphasis on neuropalliative care. Inaugurated in April 2025 and beginning patient admissions in September 2025, the center has already supported over 1,300 family caregivers. MHRC functions as a specialized healthcare facility offering comprehensive medical, nursing, palliative, rehabilitative, and supportive care.
Beyond clinical services, MAHE and MHRC are actively developing educational initiatives to bolster palliative care expertise among healthcare professionals. Vice-Chancellor Sharath K Rao highlighted the commitment to ensuring dignity at the end of life, irrespective of a patient's financial situation. The center aims to develop and adapt palliative care models suitable for India and Southeast Asia, addressing critical training needs.
