Overview

Vadodara boasts a robust healthcare system, with several government hospitals playing a pivotal role in providing medical services to the financially underprivileged section. They are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and a comprehensive range of medical specialities. They provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare services. Thus contributing significantly to the health and well-being of the community they serve.

Let’s explore the top government hospitals in Vadodara

1. Sir Sayaji Rao General Hospital

Address: Jail Road, Indira Avenue, Vadodara, Gujarat - 390001, India.

Established: 1907

Beds: 1513

Beneficiary Schemes:

• Funded by the Department of Health and Family Welfare Government of Gujarat
• It renders practically free of cost, to the underprivileged sections of the society and the common man.
• The Rogi Kalyan Samiti of the Hospital generates funds from various sources.
• It funds the management of people below the poverty line and tribal patients free of cost.

Specialties:

• It has 1250 teaching beds across several clinical specialities and subspecialties
• Annual average outdoor attendance is about 9 Lakh patients
• Average annual indoor admission of 67,000 patients
• The bed occupancy rate of 90%. 
• It also offers select high-end surgeries such as Oncosurgeries, endo-urologic surgeries, laparoscopic surgery and plastic surgery.
• Offers a 24-hour emergency service
• Receives around 290 emergencies every day. 
• Laboratories run approximately 2000 tests daily 
• Conducts 600 radiological tests per day. 

2. ESIC Hospital

Address: Vadodara Chest Disease Hospital, Gotri Road, Vadodara - 390021, Gujarat, India.

Beneficiary schemes:

• ESIC Hospital is a network of hospitals run by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. 
• It is located in various parts of India, including Vadodara, Gujarat 
• The hospital provides medical care to employees and their dependents who are covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, of 1948  

Specialties:  

• The hospital offers a range of medical services, including 
• The hospital is part of the Employees State Insurance Corporation network and provides various medical services under this scheme.
• Offers a comprehensive range of medical specialities. 

3. Prathmik Arogya Kendra

Address: Government Hospital Pratmik Arogya Kendra, Sadhali, Sadhli, Vadodara - 391168

Services:

• The hospital is a unit of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW)
• Staffed with a team of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers
• Provides a range of medical services, including routine check-ups, vaccinations, and treatments for common illnesses and injuries. 

4. Diwalipura Urban Primary Health Center

Opposite Ward-11, Makrand Desai Road, Vadodara - 390007.

Services:

• The Centre is operated under the administration of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation. 
• The primary focus includes preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare services, regular OPD and lab facilities, implementation of national health programs, maternal and child healthcare, vaccination services, and health education activities​

5. Urban Health Centre TP 13

Address: Chhani Jakatnaka Road, Tp 13, Vadodara - 391740

Services

• Part of the Vadodara Municipal Corporation's healthcare system. 
• It is crucial in providing healthcare services, especially in preventive and curative aspects. 
• The facility includes regular OPD and lab services
• Conducts medical camps and implements various national healthcare programs. 
• Focuses on maternal and child healthcare
• Organizes Mamta Divas and engages in family welfare activities.
• Offers vaccinations and immunisation sessions in slums and similar areas
• Provides information, education, and communication (IEC) activities on various infectious diseases. 

6. Jamnabai General Hospital

Address: 8626+2WF, Panigate Road, Mandvi Cir, Vadodara, Gujarat 390017

Established: 1882

Beds: 300

Specialities:  

• Government hospital catering to people of Vadodara and surrounding areas
• Known for its comprehensive range of medical specialities.
• Provides medical care in various specialities such as general medicine, paediatrics, gynecology, and surgery
• It also offers specialized services such as anesthesiology, cardiology, and neurology

Let's look at some schemes in Govt Hospital in Vadodara

Beneficiary Schemes in Govt Hospital in Vadodara

Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana

• The Mukhyamantri Amrutum Yojana was launched in 2012 
• Launched by the State Government of Gujarat to provide medical facilities to enrolled members. 
• If you have an income less than Rs. 1.5 lakh, you are eligible to apply for this scheme.
• Applicable if you are Below the Poverty Line 
• Later versions, however, also provided benefits to lower-middle-class families. 
• It covers everything from pre & post-hospitalization care in the event of a medical emergency.

Janani Suraksha Yojana

• The scheme was implemented in  2006
• The main objective was to reduce child mortality and maternal mortality rates.
• Also, to promote institutional delivery among pregnant women living in BPL.
• Eligible pregnant women should be a members of BPL families or belong to SC/ST.
• They offered Rs. 500/- for home delivery.
• Offered Rs. 600/- for institutional delivery.

Chiranjivi Yojana

• The scheme was implemented in 2006
• Its main objective was to reduce child mortality and maternal mortality rates.
• It also aims to promote institutional delivery among pregnant women living in BPL.
• You are eligible if you are pregnant and a member of a BPL family.
• Also eligible if you are a pregnant woman belonging to ST but whose family income is below 1 Lac.
• The main benefit is free delivery at private Hospitals by a Gynaecologist, who is given a sum of Rs 2800

Bal Sakha Yojana

• The scheme was implemented in 2009
• Its main objective was to reduce infant mortality and maternal mortality rates.
• It also aims to promote institutional delivery among pregnant women living in BPL.
• You are eligible if you are pregnant and a member of the BPL family.
• Also eligible if you are a pregnant woman belonging to ST but whose family income is below 1 Lac.
• Benefit available of free treatment by the paediatrician for children below or about 1 month old 
• A sum of Rs. 1300 is given to the Paediatricians who attend the delivery

Mamta Divas Abhiyaan 

• Mamta Divas Abhiyaan at 300 Anganwadi Centres (located in urban slums) is completed to improve immunization coverage. 
• Adult and infant weighing machines and baby sorters scales are provided at all Aaganwadi Centres so that growth monitoring of all infant and preschool children can be done effectively.
• It includes: Weight measurement, Health check-up and Vaccination
• Registration For  0 to 5 years children
• Prophylactic/ Therapeutic drug supplement
• Counselling
  
  
   

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