GH Chennai, a model hospital despite heavy load
All private hospitals stand nowhere near this one. The treatment given here is almost free for low-income group. The total bed strength of the hospital is 3,629, making it the largest Government Hospital in the State
IT IS a model hospital in Chennai, the destination of health care tourism, having all the requirements of a good health care provider. Welcome to GH, Chennai- 600003. Is it General Hospital or Government Hospital or Gorgeous, Gratuitous recovery provider? I visited the GH and was astonished by its clean and healthy environment. All private hospitals stand nowhere near this one. The treatment given here is almost free for low-income group.
The patient whom I visited was in his convalescence period after an important operation. The total amount he paid for the period of two days is just Rs 40. It would not be the same in any of private hospital. The place looks spic and span. This hospital is visited by lakhs of people and it requires a lot of hard working to keep it clean.
It is perhaps, the country’s first hospital, which was set up over 300 years ago in Chennapatna, now Chennai. It was Governor Edward Winter who set up this hospital at Fort St George for the British residents. On October 15, 1772, the hospital was inaugurated where the Government General Hospital stands today. However, the hospital became truly a ’general hospital’ only in 1842, when Indians were admitted as in-patients. In 1889, it became a full-fledged civilian facility.
By the 1930s, it had come to be regarded as one of the best hospitals in Asia. Since it is maintained by the government, bribery and poor maintenance remains a major problem. But despite its shortcomings, the GH continues to serve lakhs of poor patients, even from outside the State.
Presently, the ‘twin towers’ at the Government General Hospital, has 16 operation theatres, speciality, general and pay wards. Of the total bed strength of 1,600, a little over 200 are of the pay-ward category, with operation and treatment facilities at rates much lower than the corporate health sector. The total bed strength in the hospital is 3,629, making it the largest Government Hospital in the state. Equipment in the new building conforms to international standards and the latest technology. In addition, air conditioning facility has been provided in the wards. Every floor has a close circuit camera to monitor movement and the entire system is computerised.
.i am civil engg. student .i want a details of total area
of block1and how many beds are there in that block.
.sir my father is affected by fits due to fell down in the bathroom
so now he does,t know anything about us his eye sight is narrow
sir is it possible to give treatment for m father in your hospital
please send your reply
quickly
thank you
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