When will construction begin on PGIMER's Critical Care Block?

Construction on the Critical Care Block at PGIMER Chandigarh is set to begin after receiving environmental clearance.

What facilities will the new PGIMER Critical Care Block include?

The 150-bed Critical Care Block will function as a multispeciality center equipped with intensive care units, step-down units, isolation wards, oxygen-supported beds, surgical units, labor rooms, delivery and recovery rooms, and a dedicated unit for neonatal care.

Why was the Critical Care Block at PGIMER conceptualized?

The Critical Care Block was conceptualized during the Covid-19 pandemic to address the urgent need for dedicated critical care infrastructure and strengthen the institute's preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.

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PGIMER's Critical Care Block Gets Green Light!

7 Feb

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Summary

Environmental clearance received for the Critical Care Block.
The 150-bed facility will house ICUs, isolation wards, and neonatal care.
Project aims to enhance preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks.

PGIMER's Critical Care Block Gets Green Light!

Construction on the proposed Critical Care Block at PGIMER Chandigarh is poised to begin, having secured the necessary environmental clearance. This crucial project, delayed for months, will bolster the institute's readiness for future infectious disease outbreaks.

The 150-bed Critical Care Block, a new addition not in the original master plan, was fast-tracked under the PM-ABHIM scheme due to the urgent need highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is being constructed on a vacant plot on the PGI campus.

This multispeciality center will feature intensive care units, isolation wards, and advanced facilities for neonatal care. It is designed to treat critically ill and infectious disease patients comprehensively, enhancing emergency response capacity.