Written by : Dr. Aishwarya Sarthe
January 29, 2024
The Spoke Hospital has been designed to provide comprehensive paediatric and obstetric care services, including 24x7 consultant-led emergency care.
Rainbow Children’s Medicare Limited (RCML), also known as Rainbow Children’s Hospital, has unveiled its 100-bed spoke hospital at Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru.
This strategic addition marks the fourth paediatric multi-speciality hospital with integrated perinatal care in the bustling city, showcasing Rainbow’s aim to provide top-notch healthcare services to the community.
Commenting on the development, Dr Ramesh Kancharla, MD, RCML, said, “With the addition of our fourth hospital in Bengaluru at Sarjapur Road, Rainbow Children’s Hospital has strengthened its presence.”
He further highlighted the facility's child-centric design, emphasising its appeal to children with soothing interiors, contributing to a welcoming environment.
The Sarjapur Road Hospital has been designed to provide comprehensive paediatric and obstetric care services, including 24x7 consultant-led emergency care in paediatrics and obstetrics, outpatient services, and Level-III neonatal and paediatric intensive care services.
Emphasising the institution's commitment to holistic care, Nithyananda P, VP, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, said, "Rainbow Children’s Hospital isn’t just a place for treatment—it’s an institution that espouses empathy and advanced expertise."
The new spoke hospital contributes to a cumulative bed strength of 452 beds, reinforcing Rainbow’s commitment to catering to the healthcare needs of the city. Moreover, this accomplishment is a part of the larger vision outlined in the company's business plan and IPO guidance, aiming for a total of 1,000 beds.
In a recent development, Rainbow Children's Hospital inked an agreement with the Ministry of Health, Zanzibar. This collaboration positioned Rainbow Children's Hospital as an exclusive paediatric facility, marking a unique partnership with the Ministry of Health in Zanzibar.
Under the one-year contract, Rainbow Children's Hospital is expected to conduct outpatient (OPD) services and surgical camps within Zanzibar, addressing critical healthcare needs and providing specialised care, particularly in paediatric cases requiring expert attention.
Recently, Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, a leading name in eye care, inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Outpatient Department (OPD) facility in New Delhi. The facility is specifically designed to satisfy the increasing need for superior eye treatment. It can treat more than 1000 patients daily.
Moreover, the facility will serve as a hub for clinical research and training, fostering innovation and promoting the exchange of knowledge among medical professionals.
Recently, Dr Agarwal's Group of Eye Hospitals launched its new facility at Chembur, Mumbai, with an investment of INR 225 Cr. The facility offers a range of services including cataract surgery, retina, glaucoma, cornea, and laser vision correction. Additionally, the facility offers in-house anaesthesia, many diagnostic tools, optical services, and specialised doctors daily from 10 am to 7 pm.
In September, Indian eyecare chain, Maxivision Super Speciality Eye Hospitals inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Government. Under the proposed MoU, Maxivision would invest INR 400 Cr to set up 100 eye care centres in the state of Tamil Nadu.
The MoU, signed in the presence of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin, seeks to set up eyecare centres in Tier-II and Tier-III cities generating 2,000 jobs in the state.