How many new medical colleges are coming up in Bihar?

Ten new government medical colleges are under construction across Bihar, including in Madhubani, Vaishali, and Siwan.

What upgrades are planned for district hospitals in Bihar?

All 36 district hospitals in the state will be upgraded into super-specialty facilities.

Are there plans for specialized cancer or palliative care in Bihar?

Yes, a 100-bed hospital for head, neck, and oral cancer patients is being set up in Darbhanga, and a 100-bed palliative care hospital is under construction in Muzaffarpur.

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Bihar Boosts Healthcare: New Colleges & Super-Specialty Hospitals Planned

4 Feb

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Summary

Ten new government medical colleges are under construction across Bihar.
Major redevelopment projects are underway for Patna and Darbhanga medical colleges.
All district hospitals will be upgraded to super-specialty facilities.

Bihar Boosts Healthcare: New Colleges & Super-Specialty Hospitals Planned

Bihar is set to significantly expand its medical infrastructure with ten new government medical colleges under construction. These institutions, located in Madhubani, Vaishali, Siwan, Jamui, Bhojpur, Buxar, Begusarai, Supaul, Munger, and Sitamarhi, are already progressing with construction. This expansion builds upon recently established medical colleges in Purnia, Bettiah, Samastipur, Madhepura, and Saran.

The Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) redevelopment project is advancing, with 1,100 beds operational out of a planned 5,400. Darbhanga Medical College Hospital is also undergoing a substantial upgrade to 2,500 beds. These efforts aim to bolster specialized care, with all block-level community health centres developing into specialty hospitals.