Chief Minister Hemant Soren gave the letter of award to Apollo Hospital Enterprises (Chennai) limited India’s project head, Brigadier Chakraborty, who is all set to come up at Ghagra and Devkamal Hospital director Dr Ananth Sinha to run Ratu Road Hospital.
Applauding the Apollo Hospital team members for establishing their wing in Ranchi the Chief Minister said, “It is a matter of great pride that the state’s graph is showing a rising trend in the area of health. Now people hailing from weaker section of the society can avail best treatment at cheaper rate within their own State. Our prime focus was to strengthen the medical facility in Jharkhand and opening of Apollo in a small step in this direction.”
He further added that appointment of paramedical staffs and doctors reflects that the government believes in action rather than making false promises. The plan of opening of new medical colleges across the state is in pipeline and will soon be seen on ground.
The 200-bedded super speciality hospital, of Apollo groups, will be erected on 2.80 acres land of Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) at Ghaghra in Ranchi. The hospital will offer care in 30 disciplines, including specialised treatment for cardiac, kidney and neurological disorder.
RMC CEO Manoj Kumar throwing light on the project comment, “The land has been given on a lease for 30 years to the Apollo group. According to the contract the hospital has to provide 0.5 per cent from their turn over to RMC. Moreover the Below Poverty line (BPl) families will be provided 10 per cent rebate in OPD and five per cent on bed by the hospital. The hospital will be thrown open for the public within 21 months.”
Meanwhile, Health Minister Rajendra Prasad Singh on the occasion requested the Apollo group team members to show interest in running the Super Speciality centre of Sadar hospital situated in the heart of the city near Albert Ekka Chowk.
“Hospital infrastructure is ready we are searching for suitable bidder to run the hospital if they are interested then we can place the responsibility on their shoulders. The department officials are looking for a suitable private player from past four years and Apollo groups can prove beneficial in it,” added Singh.
Apollo group Project Head Brigadier Chakraborty said, “The hospital will be equipped with latest technology and team of best doctors will provide their service. Now the state residents will get all best treatment under one roof.”