Archive · 30 Jul 2025
North Bengal Hospitals Expand Healthcare Services
A hospital in Siliguri is finally building a special unit to help people with burns.
They got money for this a while ago, but it took a long time to get started.
Also, hospitals in Jalpaiguri will start using technology to help patients with heart problems remotely.
This will allow doctors to give advice from far away.
Jalpaiguri is also getting better at helping people who have had strokes by using special technology to talk with doctors remotely.
Many small health centers already use this kind of system to help people see doctors.
NBMCH in Siliguri is set to open a 16-bed burn care unit after delays.
A ₹1.2 crore grant from the central government was allocated before the pandemic.
The trauma care unit was completed earlier, while the burn care unit was pending.
Jalpaiguri and Malbazar hospitals will launch tele-cardiology services.
Neuro telemedicine services will be strengthened in Jalpaiguri to aid stroke patients.
- Who
- NBMCH, Jalpaiguri Government Medical College & Hospital, and Malbazar super-speciality hospital.
- What
- NBMCH is establishing a burn care unit. Tele-cardiology and neuro telemedicine services are being launched.
- When
- The burn care unit is set to open after a delay; tele-cardiology and neuro telemedicine services are being rolled out.
- Where
- North Bengal Medical College & Hospital in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri Government Medical College & Hospital, and Malbazar super-speciality hospital.
- Why
- To provide better care for burn victims, heart patients, and stroke patients.
- Burn Care Unit Beds
- 16
- Central Grant Amount
- ₹1.2 crore
- Tele-cardiology service location
- Jalpaiguri and Malbazar hospitals
- Neuro telemedicine service location
- Jalpaiguri
- Tele-consultation centers
- 264