Medica Group of Hospitals, a leading healthcare chain in West Bengal, announced an investment of 200 Cr INR for expansion plans in North Bengal at the North Bengal Health Conclave 2023 on 15th September, in the presence of various officials including Mr. N S Nigam, Principal Secretary of the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Mr. Yeluchuri Ratnakara Rao IAS, Secretary, Department of Health & Family welfare, Tapan Kanti Rudra, IAS, Director, Drug Control, Department of Health & Family welfare, Mr. Kaushik Bhattacharya, IAS, Sr. Special Secretary, Department of Health & Family welfare.
Medica plans to double its capacity in the region, including the renowned Medica North Bengal Clinic and the specialized Medica Cancer Hospital, to improve healthcare accessibility and provide advanced medical services.
Medica North Bengal Clinic is expanding with 200 beds and a specialized organ transplant program, costing Rs 150 Cr. The Medica Cancer Hospital in Siliguri is also expanding with a new building, 50 beds, a second Linac Machine, three operation theaters, and an ICU, totaling Rs 50 Cr. by March 2024. Commenting on this ambitious expansion plan for North Bengal, Mr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Joint Managing Director of Medica Group of Hospitals, stated, “Our ultimate goal is to deliver the highest quality healthcare to the residents of North Bengal through our expansion efforts.”