Rewa Emerges as a Medical Hub with Advanced Healthcare Facilities

Rewa, November 10 (Daily Kiran) : In a significant boost to healthcare services in the Vindhya region, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla inaugurated several state-of-the-art medical facilities at Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, GMH, and the Super Specialty Hospital in Rewa. These new amenities will allow patients from Rewa and surrounding districts to receive treatment for serious illnesses locally, eliminating the need to travel to major cities.

At Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, a modern ‘NET’ machine was launched, costing approximately ₹6.5 crore. This machine ensures the safety of blood transfusions by detecting serious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C during the early window period. Previously, this testing took 15 days to a month, but with the new machine, results will be available in just two days, preventing the risk of infected blood being transfused to healthy patients. The advanced technology can increase a patient’s platelet count from the standard 5,000 to as much as 50,000.

To enhance neonatal care and nutrition, GMH Hospital has introduced a modern milk bank in its pediatric department. Mothers unable to produce enough milk can now access pasteurized milk for their newborns through this facility, significantly improving the children’s immunity and neurological development. This initiative was made possible through the collaboration of the National Health Mission and Dr. Naresh Bajaj’s team.

In response to the growing number of patients and the need for better care for critical cases, the Super Specialty Hospital has expanded its ICU facilities. The Heart ICU has increased from 10 to 20 beds, while the Nephrology ICU has doubled its capacity from 5 to 10 beds.

Significant strides have also been made in treating children with special health needs and serious illnesses. A REIC center has been inaugurated for children with intellectual disabilities or communication challenges, providing regular guidance and care through outpatient services and physiotherapy to over 5,000 registered children. Furthermore, a special daycare unit for pediatric cancer patients has been established, in partnership with the ‘CanKit’ organization, which will cover transportation costs for these children. Additionally, a ‘PET CT’ machine is set to be installed in Rewa within the next two months.

Deputy Chief Minister Shukla emphasized that the medical college, along with Sanjay Gandhi, GMH, and the Super Specialty hospitals, will offer state-of-the-art facilities. Through coordinated efforts from the medical team, Rewa is on its way to becoming a premier medical hub, ensuring that patients do not have to seek treatment outside the region. The inauguration event was attended by Dean Dr. Shashidhar Garg, Superintendent of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital Dr. Priyank Sharma, Dr. Naresh Bajaj, Dr. Manoj Indurkar, and Superintendent of the Super Specialty Hospital Dr. Akshay Srivastava, among others.