Srinagar: Government Lal Ded Hospital has added 15 beds to its neonatal intensive care facilities with the establishment of an additional NICU block at a cost of ₹75 lakh, aimed at strengthening specialised healthcare services for newborns across Kashmir.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, accompanied by Principal Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Dr Iffat, on Saturday inspected the newly constructed facility established by the District Administration through the convergence of funds available at the district level.
During the visit, the officers reviewed the functioning and operational status of the additional 15-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which has been established to augment the hospital’s existing capacity and address the growing demand for specialised neonatal healthcare.
Lal Ded Hospital is a major healthcare institution catering to expectant mothers and newborns from Srinagar as well as other districts across the Kashmir Valley.
The additional beds are expected to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to provide intensive monitoring, treatment and medical support to newborns requiring specialised care.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner said the establishment of the NICU block marked an important step towards strengthening neonatal healthcare infrastructure in Srinagar.
He said the facility would augment the hospital’s existing capacity and improve the availability of critical care services for newborns requiring specialised medical attention.
Labroo further announced that the District Administration would soon establish another 15-bed NICU block at JLNM Hospital, Rainawari, to further expand access to specialised neonatal healthcare facilities in the district.
The proposed facility is expected to supplement the existing healthcare infrastructure and enhance the capacity of government hospitals to cater to newborns requiring intensive medical care.
Earlier, Principal GMC Srinagar Dr Iffat highlighted the importance of the additional NICU beds at Lal Ded Hospital and appreciated the District Administration’s support in strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
She also acknowledged the administration’s assistance in completing various infrastructure upgradation projects and supporting developmental initiatives at GMC Srinagar.
She said these efforts were helping strengthen institutional infrastructure and improve facilities for healthcare professionals, students and patients at tertiary care hospitals.
The inspection was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioners Mir Imtiyaz-ul-Aziz and Aadil Fareed; GMC Srinagar Administrator Masarat Hashim; Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Superintending Engineer R&B Tatheer Manzoor; SDM West Seerat Baji; SDM East Zubair Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Umar Gulzar; Medical Superintendent Lal Ded Hospital Dr Muzafar; and other senior officers of the District Administration and Health Department.
