Chandigarh, July 18 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said the construction work of a 100-bed building at Ambala Cantonment Civil Hospital has resumed. This building will be equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and will be designed as a Critical Care Unit (CCU) to provide high-level treatment to patients. With this expansion, the hospital’s capacity will increase from 100 to 200 beds. Additionally, the building is designed to minimize the risk of infection for regular patients.
Sh. Vij informed that the construction work was earlier stopped due to a case pending in the High Court and subsequent arbitration proceedings. Now, after a fresh tender process, the remaining work will be completed at a cost of ₹14.79 crore.
He further stated that with the addition of this new 100-bed building, the total capacity of the Civil Hospital will become 200 beds. This will greatly benefit patients and their attendants.
The building will have a total of seven floors, including two basement levels. One basement floor will be used for vehicle parking, while the other will house an air conditioning plant and a gas plant. The Ground Floor will include a registration-cum-reception center, emergency services, toilets, and other essential facilities. The First Floor will have a 28-bed emergency ward and the Second Floor will contain an infectious disease Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
It is noteworthy that this 100-bed building is being specifically developed as a Critical Care Unit (CCU) to provide advanced medical assistance in serious or emergency situations. Critical care involves continuous monitoring of the patient’s condition, availability of necessary medicines and equipment, and timely medical decisions based on the patient’s status.
In the CCU, close attention is paid to vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and other indicators. This enables doctors to immediately detect any abnormalities and begin treatment without delay. The CCU will be equipped with oxygen support, medication management, emergency procedures, post-care, and recovery facilities. It will also have dedicated wards and facilities for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
