New Delhi’s public health system has taken a substantive step forward with the inauguration of advanced medical facilities at Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, aimed at strengthening specialised diagnostic, cardiac and neurological care.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Health Minister Pankaj Singh presided over the launch of a suite of upgraded services on Monday, marking a key enhancement of tertiary care infrastructure in one of the capital’s major government medical institutions.
The expansion includes the commissioning of a 256-slice spectral CT scanner, the first of its kind installed in a government hospital in North India, a modern cardiac catheterisation laboratory (Cath Lab) equipped for advanced interventional procedures, and a renovated 16-bed neuro intensive care unit (Neuro ICU) with an integrated operation theatre complex.
These facilities have been developed at an estimated total cost of around ₹31 crore, reflecting the Delhi government’s objective to equip its public hospitals with high-end technology and clinical capabilities.
The new CT scanner is designed for rapid, high-resolution imaging that enhances the early detection of serious conditions such as cancer, cardiac disorders, stroke and neurological diseases. By enabling more accurate and timely diagnosis, the facility is expected to reduce treatment delays and ease the diagnostic burden on emergency and specialist services.
The Cath Lab expansion supports advanced cardiac and neurovascular care, including angiography and complex interventional procedures that were previously less accessible in the public sector. Medical planners project that this lab will be capable of handling a high volume of patients annually, providing crucial services to those in acute need of cardiac intervention.
Complementing these diagnostic and interventional modalities, the upgraded Neuro ICU has been outfitted with state-of-the-art monitoring systems and critical care support to manage patients suffering from strokes, severe head injuries and other complex neurological emergencies. The dedicated unit aims to provide focused, high-intensity care that improves outcomes for high-risk cases.
Officials from the health department highlighted that the introduction of these facilities at GB Pant Hospital will not only benefit residents of Delhi but is expected to serve patients from neighbouring states who often seek specialised government-run care. Integrating these technologies within the public hospital network is also seen as a measure to make advanced treatment more accessible and affordable, reducing reliance on private medical centres for expensive diagnostics and interventions.
The enhancements at GB Pant Hospital align with broader plans under the Delhi government to expand diagnostic services, including CT and MRI capabilities, across multiple government hospitals by March 2026 under various public-private partnership frameworks. This initiative aims to address longstanding gaps in radiology infrastructure and specialist availability within the city’s public health system.
The new infrastructure at GB Pant Hospital represents a step towards more comprehensive and responsive public healthcare in the national capital.
