Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly

Little Flower Hospital has a history of seven decades of service. It was started in 1936 as a small dispensary with one doctor, one compounder, a nurse-cum-mid wife and a ward boy. Today, it has grown into a multi-speciality Hospital with 850 beds and 22 departments, receiving 1700 patients in its OPD everyday.

Significant Achievements in the Last Year

The not-for-profit Hospital has added a new super-specialty block with state-of-the-art infrastructure for services in cardiology, neuro-surgery, urology and nephrology. It also has upgraded itself with 20 new hi-tech OTs which are based on German technology. Each theatre is built with an investment of around Rs 30 lakh.

USP

The hospital is well known in the state of Kerala for its ophthalmology wing, which is a pioneer in many sub-specialties connected with diseases of the eye. "Quality healthcare for all without any discrimination between the rich or poor is one of our biggest strengths," avers Father Sebastian Vadakumpadan, Director. The treatment rates for the Hospital are subsidised with charges for general ward being as minimal as Rs 30 with food provided free-of-cost. The needier ones who cannot even afford to pay Rs 30 are granted free treatment. The hospital is a regional referral unit for ophthalmology, trauma and general Surgery. The Hospital is also known for its medical tourism. "We receive almost five patients everyday from the Middle-East," informs Vadakumpadan

Technology

"We shall invest around Rs 30 crore for our expansion plans" - Father Sebastian Vadakumpadan Director Little Flower Hospital

The Hospital is computerised and shall establish a telemedicine network with the help of Director General of Health Services (DGHS) within a year. Recently, the Hospital has installed advanced diagnostic apparatus, ultra-sound bioscope. The UB microscope is a multi-purpose instrument and can detect minute but harmful impurities inside the eyeball. Costing Rs 16 lakh, the microscope was imported from the United States by the hospital authorities. Patients avail of the facility at Rs 350 per head.

Quantum of Investment

The Hospital shall invest around Rs 30 crore for its expansion plans. "There are many international organisations who have been forthcoming in donating and have agreed to help us," says Vadakumpadan.