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Key Points

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Fire safety clearance obtained for the new block.

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Bed capacity rises from 1,538 to 2,204.

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Includes 18 operation theatres, 99 intensive‑care beds, 196 high‑dependency beds.

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Features three catheterisation labs, two linear accelerators, and a PET‑scan nuclear medicine unit.

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Construction cost about 482 crore rupees; building is 11 stories.

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Summary

With 666 additional beds, the hospital’s capacity will increase to 2,204, enhancing services in oncology, hepatology, gastrointestinal surgery, and liver transplantation.

The facility houses 18 operating theatres, 99 intensive‑care unit beds, 196 high‑dependency beds, three catheterisation laboratories, two linear accelerators, and a nuclear medicine department with PET‑scan capability.

The project, costing roughly 482 crore Indian rupees and spanning 11 stories, aims to reduce waiting times and improve advanced patient‑centred care in the national capital.

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New Words to Learn

10 words
Super Speciality Block
A dedicated part of the hospital offering many advanced medical specialties.
oncology
The branch of medicine that treats cancer.
oncosurgery
Surgical procedures that remove cancerous tissue.
hepatology
The medical field focused on liver health.
gastrointestinal
Pertaining to the stomach and intestines.
liver transplantation
Surgical replacement of a diseased liver with a healthy one.
linear accelerator
A large device that delivers precise radiation to treat cancer.
nuclear medicine
Medical imaging and treatment using small amounts of radioactive material.
PET scan
Positron Emission Tomography, a scan that shows how organs are functioning.
tertiary healthcare
Highly specialized medical care for complex health conditions.
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