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Hospital Expansion Boosts Maternity Care Capacity
28 Apr
Summary
- Maternity wing expansion to add 100 beds by early May.
- New facilities include nursery, labour rooms, and an operation theatre.
- Expansion aims to alleviate patient load and improve care quality.
An expansion of the civil hospital's mother and childcare wing is slated to become operational by the first week of May 2026. This development will introduce around 100 additional beds and enhanced facilities, addressing the increasing patient volume and improving healthcare services. The new block is equipped with extended wards, a dedicated nursery for enhanced newborn monitoring, three new labour rooms, and an additional operation theatre. These upgrades are intended to reduce waiting times for deliveries and improve emergency response capabilities.
Officials have expedited this expansion due to a consistent rise in patient inflow, especially from communities reliant on public healthcare. Patients have previously reported challenges related to bed shortages and limited space, prompting this significant infrastructural enhancement. The health department views this expansion as a crucial step in strengthening public hospital infrastructure and reducing reliance on private healthcare facilities. The project is currently in its final stages of completion.
