Aster DM Healthcare Invests Rs. 96 Crore in Bengaluru Facility Expansion
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Aster DM Healthcare has expanded its Women & Children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru, increasing bed capacity from 380 to 539. The expansion involved an investment of Rs. 96 crore. The facility offers specialized services including maternity care, advanced laparoscopic gynecology, and a pediatric intensive care unit. The expansion was inaugurated by Karnataka government officials. This development is part of Aster’s broader strategy to enhance healthcare services in Karnataka, increasing its total bed capacity in the state to 2,573.
Aster DM Healthcare has announced the expansion of its Women & Children facility at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru. This expansion increases the hospital’s bed capacity from 380 to 539 beds. The development is part of Aster’s ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services in the region.
The expansion involved an investment of Rs. 96 crore. This financial commitment underscores Aster DM Healthcare’s dedication to improving healthcare infrastructure and services in Bengaluru. The investment is aimed at providing comprehensive healthcare solutions for women and children, addressing a growing demand in the region.
The expanded facility, named Aster Women & Children, offers a range of specialized services. These include maternity care from preconception to childbirth, water birthing, advanced laparoscopic gynecology services, and a child development center. Additionally, the facility features a foetal medicine and surgery unit, a level 3A NICU, a fertility center, neonatal and pediatric surgical services, and a pediatric intensive care unit with a high dependency unit.
The expansion was inaugurated by several dignitaries from the Karnataka government, including Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Shri U.T. Khader, Hon’ble Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. This event highlights the significance of the facility in the region’s healthcare landscape.
The expansion at Aster Whitefield is part of a broader strategy by Aster DM Healthcare to increase its presence in Karnataka. Alongside the upcoming 500-bed Yeshwantpur hospital and the 430-bed Sarjapur facility, Aster’s total capacity in the state will reach 2,573 beds. This positions Aster among the top three private healthcare providers in Karnataka, reinforcing its commitment to advancing healthcare services in the region.
Aster DM Healthcare is one of India’s largest healthcare service providers, operating across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare. The company manages 20 hospitals with 5,451 beds, 10 clinics, 203 pharmacies, and 302 labs and patient experience centers across five states in India. Aster DM Healthcare is focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services with a commitment to treating patients well.