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Udhayanidhi Stalin Inaugurates Rs 32-Crore Maternity Block at Chennai Hospital

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated a new multi-storey maternity and surgical block at Chennai's Kasturba Gandhi Hospital. The Rs 32.32-crore facility adds 100 beds and features advanced operation theatres, labour wards, and neonatal care units. The expansion addresses the hospital's heavy patient load, which included over 130,000 inpatient admissions last year. The upgrade is designed to enhance comprehensive care, improve patient safety, and strengthen the state's public health infrastructure for women and children.

Key Points: New Maternity Block Inaugurated at Chennai's Kasturba Gandhi Hospital

  • Adds 100 beds to hospital capacity
  • Built at cost of Rs 32.32 crore
  • Features advanced OTs and neonatal care
  • Aims to reduce complications and improve safety
  • Responds to high patient load of over 1.7L OPD visits
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Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates new maternity block at Chennai's Kasturba Gandhi hospital

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin opens a Rs 32.32-crore maternity & surgical block, adding 100 beds and advanced facilities to enhance care for women & newborns.

Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates new maternity block at Chennai's Kasturba Gandhi hospital
"The new block would significantly boost the hospital's capacity to provide high-quality maternal and neonatal care - Health officials"

Chennai, March 1

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inaugurated a newly constructed multi-storey maternity and surgical block at the Institute of Social Obstetrics and Government Kasturba Gandhi Hospital for Women and Children in Chennai's Chepauk, strengthening maternal and neonatal healthcare infrastructure in the state capital.

Built at a cost of Rs 32.32 crore, the modern facility spans 66,658 square feet and comprises a ground floor and two upper floors.

The new block adds 100 beds to the hospital's capacity and is equipped with advanced medical infrastructure aimed at enhancing comprehensive care for women and newborns.

The ground floor houses fully equipped operation theatres, a blood sample collection unit, and a laboratory.

The first and second floors accommodate labour monitoring rooms, labour wards, postnatal care units, neonatal care sections, and isolation wards for infectious diseases.

The building also features state-of-the-art operation theatres, laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical facilities, post-operative care units, continuous monitoring systems, and specialised anaesthesia and pain management services.

After inaugurating the facility, Udhayanidhi Stalin inspected the advanced operation theatres and maternity treatment units established in the additional block.

Officials briefed him on the upgraded infrastructure designed to improve patient safety, reduce complications, and enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.

The expansion comes in response to the heavy patient load handled by the hospital.

In 2025 alone, the institution recorded 1,70,731 outpatient visits and 1,32,886 inpatient admissions, underscoring its critical role as one of the state's premier government maternity hospitals. During the same year, the hospital conducted 6,265 normal deliveries and 2,730 Caesarean (LSCS) procedures. It also performed 4,323 major surgeries, 8,418 minor surgeries, and 1,200 family welfare surgeries, reflecting the wide range of services offered.

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian, Member of Parliament Dayanidhi Maran, and Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, P. Senthil Kumar, were present at the inauguration.

Health officials said the new block would significantly boost the hospital's capacity to provide high-quality maternal and neonatal care, reinforcing Tamil Nadu's public health system and its focus on accessible and affordable healthcare for women and children.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but the real test is maintenance and staffing. We've seen new blocks open with fanfare, only for equipment to lie unused due to lack of trained staff or repairs. Hope the government has a solid plan for operational sustainability.
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Suresh O
The patient numbers are staggering! 1.7 lakh OPD visits? This expansion was desperately needed. Kasturba Gandhi Hospital does God's work. Hope other states take note and invest similarly in maternal health infrastructure.
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Anjali F
Laparoscopic facilities in a government hospital is a game-changer! Minimally invasive surgery means faster recovery for mothers. This is progress. Tamil Nadu often leads in public health, and this is another example. Well done.
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David E
Investing ₹32 crore in women's and children's health is money well spent. The focus on post-operative care and pain management is particularly commendable. A healthy mother and child are the foundation of a healthy society.
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Karthik V
While this is positive, I hope the accessibility is for everyone. Sometimes these new blocks lead to indirect privatization within government hospitals with "special" wards. The core promise must remain affordable, quality care for all, especially the underprivileged.

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