Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power, Government of India laid the foundation of the new building today at a Bhumi Pujan held at the hospital

Faridabad Hindustan ab tak/Dinesh Bhardwaj : 17 September Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad will be adding 60 more bedsfor the treatment of patients, taking the total number of beds in the hospital from 210 to 270. The additional beds will be set up in a new building, which is currently under construction, as a part of the hospital. A Bhumi Pujan ceremony was organized at the hospital and Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power, Government of India was the Guest of Honor. The event was also attended by Shri Jitender Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad and Shri Yashpal, Commissioner MCF.

The hospital is increasing the number of beds and medical resources to ensure that all patients in Faridabad and nearby regions have access to quality care, emergency and trauma services, super-specialties, and sophisticated state-of-the-art curative technology. Construction of the new building will be completed within a year. In addition to 60 new beds, the hospital will also be building a state-of-the-art operation theater and ICU. The objective is to ensure a higher level of clinical care across all specialties – Cardiology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Critical Care, Pulmonology, and others – is provided to the residents of Faridabad and nearby regions so that they do not have to travel to other regions.

Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar, Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power, Government of India said, “I represent the Faridabad constituency, and I am very proud to see the healthcare infrastructure of the region receive such an immense boost. It is imperative for hospitals today to review and upscale healthcare infrastructure to ensure best patient outcomes. I congratulate Fortis Escorts, Faridabad for taking active steps in this direction which will be beneficial for all the citizens of NCR and nearby states. These efforts are essential to reduce the disease burden among citizens, through right diagnosis, timely treatment, critical care and enabling maximum patient recoveries.”

Mr. Anil Vinayak, GCOO, Fortis Healthcare said, “As a leading healthcare provider, it is our effort to ensure that we are well-equipped to meet the healthcare requirements of the communities we serve, in terms of medical programs, latest medical technology and equipment, infrastructure and clinical talent. Faridabad has always been very special for us, as one of our earliest hospitals, which is known for providing best possible patient care at affordable costs. Which is why we have laid the foundation for our expansion project at Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, it marking our commitment to continue delivering the best in healthcare across all specialties.”

Dr. Ajay Dogra, Facility Director, Fortis Healthcare added,“It is an honor and a proud moment for us that we have Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar ji, Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Power, Government of Indiaalong with Shri Jitender Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, Faridabad and Shri Yashpal, Commissioner MCF, here with us for the Bhumi Pujan. We are glad to embark on this new journey by scaling up our present healthcare facilities. We hope that we will be able to provide the best possible healthcare services to patients who would otherwise travel elsewhere to get advanced healthcare facilities. Fortis Escorts, Faridabad is committed to ensure accessibility and quality treatment for all our patients. We are looking forward to expanding our services further in the coming months both in terms of technologically advanced facilities as well as bringing the best experts in all the specialties at our hospital.”

About Fortis Healthcare Limited  

Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 36 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4000 operational beds and over 400 diagnostics centers (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.