Aster DM Healthcare Invests ₹96 Crore to Expand Whitefield Hospital Capacity
Aster DM Healthcare invests Rs 96 crore to expand Whitefield facility; capacity to increase to 539 beds
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Aster DM Healthcare has invested ₹96 crore (approximately $11.5 million USD) to expand its facility in Whitefield, Bengaluru, increasing bed capacity from 380 to 539. The expansion includes a dedicated 159-bed unit for women and children, enhancing specialized maternity and pediatric care services.
- 01Investment of ₹96 crore for facility expansion
- 02Bed capacity will increase from 380 to 539
- 03New dedicated unit for women and children with 159 beds
- 04Expansion includes advanced maternity and pediatric services
- 05Aster's total capacity in Karnataka will reach 2,573 beds
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Aster DM Healthcare has announced a significant investment of ₹96 crore (approximately $11.5 million USD) to expand its Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru. This expansion will increase the hospital's bed capacity from 380 to 539, including a dedicated 159-bed facility for women's and children's health. The newly expanded unit will provide specialized maternity care, including services such as water birthing, advanced laparoscopic gynecology, and a high-tech neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized the importance of such initiatives in improving maternal and child health outcomes. The expansion is part of Aster's broader strategy to enhance healthcare infrastructure in Bengaluru, which also includes plans for a 500-bed hospital in Yeshwantpur and a 430-bed facility in Sarjapur. With these developments, Aster's total capacity in Karnataka will rise to 2,573 beds, solidifying its position among the top three private healthcare providers in the state.
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The expansion will enhance access to quality maternal and pediatric healthcare services for families in Bengaluru, contributing to improved health outcomes.
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