{"id":29597,"date":"2024-02-23T16:32:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ferozepuronline.com\/?p=29597"},"modified":"2024-02-23T16:32:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T11:02:52","slug":"curtain-raiser-pm-modi-to-virtually-dedicate-to-nation-satellite-centre-of-pgimer-in-sangrur-and-ferozepur-on-feb-25-from-rajkot-gujrat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ferozepuronline.com\/?p=29597","title":{"rendered":"CURTAIN RAISER : PM Modi to virtually dedicate to Nation Satellite Centre of PGIMER in Sangrur and Ferozepur on Feb. 25 from Rajkot, Gujrat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CURTAIN RAISER : PM Modi to virtually dedicate to Nation Satellite Centre of PGIMER in Sangrur and Ferozepur on Feb. 25 from Rajkot, Gujrat<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29598\" src=\"https:\/\/ferozepuronline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/download-300x224.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ferozepuronline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/download-300x224.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ferozepuronline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/download.jpeg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ferozepur, February 23, 2024: On Sunday, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi\u00a0will virtually dedicate to the nation the 300 bedded\u00a0Satellite Centre of PGIMER in\u00a0Sangrur\u00a0from Rajkot, Gujarat. The Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of 100 bedded\u00a0Satellite Centre of PGIMER at Ferozpur, during this momentous occasion.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In view of PGIMER\u2019s prominence as a centre of excellence in the region, the patient load at the institute has been constantly rising in the past decades to the present levels. The emergency and routine services are over-burdened to cope with the patient load. Secondly, families have to travel long distances to avail services at PGIMER. Thus, it became imperative that newer outreach models of service to the public be explored and\u00a0PGI Satellite Centres of Sangrur and Ferozpur\u00a0in the state of Punjab are significant milestones and\u00a0underscore the unwavering dedication of the Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Govt. of India to ensuring the well-being of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of these\u00a0Satellite Centres of PGIMER in Sangrur\u00a0and Ferozpur\u00a0in the state of Punjab will help in correcting imbalances in the availability of comprehensive, affordable, quality and holistic tertiary care health services to the people of Punjab and adjoining states. These Satellite Centres will also reach out to the underserved population in the far flung areas through community outreach activities and by leveraging Digital health care infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Satellite Centre of PGIMER in Sangrur Punjab,\u00a0constructed with a project cost of Rs.449 Crores\u00a0and sprawling across 25 acres of land, is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater to the healthcare needs of the populace. With a capacity of 300 beds, the Satellite Centre aims to alleviate the burden on the main PGI institution and enhance accessibility to quality medical care for patients.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Among its key features are 300 beds, five large and two small operation theatres, Intensive Care Units (ICU) wards, emergency services, In-Patient Department (IPD) services, telemedicine centre, and a host of other cutting-edge amenities leveraging the latest technologies. The foundation stone for this hospital was laid in 2013, and its construction was completed in two phases, demonstrating the Govt. of India\u2019s commitment to bolstering healthcare infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since its soft launch,\u00a0Satellite Centre of PGIMER in Sangrur Punjab\u00a0has already made a significant impact, with over 3,61,127 patients availing themselves of outpatient department (OPD) services across various specialties as of December 2023 and additionally, a total of 269 major and minor surgeries successfully performed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting the diagnostic capabilities of the Satellite Centre, it is noteworthy that 19,297 tests were conducted in the year 2023 alone, underscoring its pivotal role in providing comprehensive medical care. Furthermore, the radiology department has conducted 12,574 X-rays and ultrasounds, further accentuating the centre\u2019s commitment to delivering holistic healthcare solutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Marking the fruition of continued endeavour of the Ministry of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Govt. of India to provide top-notch and affordable healthcare services to the residents of North India, particularly Punjab, Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of 100 bedded\u00a0Satellite Centre of PGIMER at Ferozpur, Punjab during the event.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With a budget of 490.54 Crores,\u00a0Satellite Centre of PGIMER at Ferozpur,\u00a0Punjab is planned to house 100 indoor beds. This includes 30 intensive care and high dependency beds. It is planned to house 10 clinical speciality departments and five other supporting departments. It will also house minor and major operation theatres. The building will be constructed using latest techniques and is proposed to be a platinum-rated green hospital.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CURTAIN RAISER : PM Modi to virtually dedicate to Nation Satellite Centre of PGIMER in Sangrur and Ferozepur on Feb. 25 from Rajkot, Gujrat Ferozepur, February 23, 2024: On Sunday, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi\u00a0will virtually dedicate to the nation the 300 bedded\u00a0Satellite Centre of PGIMER in\u00a0Sangrur\u00a0from Rajkot, Gujarat. 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