Deendayal Upadhyaya Hospital, Shimla
Deen Dayal Hospital formerly known as Ripon Hospital is a Zonal hospital in Shimla city. It is located in the city center above Old Bus Stand and below Lower Bazaar. Its one entrance is from Ram Bazaar another is from Ganj and downside entrance is near Old Bus Stand. The hospital provides healthcare facilities to the city residents. Latest health and medical facilities can be availed in the hospital.[1]
| Deendayal Upadhyaya Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Organisation | |
| Funding | Government of India |
| Type | Zonal hospital |
| Services | |
| Beds | 300 |
| History | |
| Construction started | 1882 |
| Opened | 1880s |
Etymology
The hospital is named after the renowned Indian politician Deendayal Upadhyaya. Its former name Ripon Hospital was named after Indian Viceroy Lord Ripon.
History
The hospital was proposed by Lord Ripon, former viceroy of India and its construction began in 1882.
New Hospital Complex
The new Deen Dayal Hospital Complex get completed on 26 April, 2017. It was inaugurated by the then Chief minister Virbhadra Singh. The new complex is constructed with an outlay of 35 Crores and can accommodate 135 beds. The new seven storied complex have central heating and offer all amenities including chemist shops, parking, blood banks besides MRI, CT Scan facilities etc.[2]
Controversy
The hospital has selected to make a dedicated COVID-19 hospital, but the residents opposed it and a plea was admitted in Himachal Pradesh High Court against the state government. But the plea was rejected on 19th May 2020.[3]
References
- "Coronavirus: शिमला के DDU अस्पताल में ना आईसोलेशन वार्ड ना कोई तैयारी, अफरा-तफरी का माहौल". News18 India. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- "Rippon Hospital complex in Shimla | Himachal Watcher". 26 April 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
- Service, Tribune News. "Plea against DDU hospital as Covid facility rejected". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 9 June 2020.