Govt. Hospitals  in Ernakulam

Govt hospitals provide activities to prevent disease, prolong life and promote the health and efficiency of their people.  It provides medical care free of charge to patients, covering expenses and wages by government reimbursement.

A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment. Apart from the ayurvedic hospitals in Kerala, the best-known hospital in Ernakulam under the Government of Kerala is the general hospital.

1. General Hospital Ernakulam

General Hospital, Ernakulam is a state-owned hospital, in Kochi, India. It is managed as part of the public health system of the government of Kerala. Like other hospital parts of the public health system in India, the Ernakulam General Hospital to is funded solely by the state government, and all the services are highly subsidized. Treatment for citizens classified under the Below Poverty Line category is fully subsidized. Most of the government spending on health care schemes are dispensed through the public health system, and for the area under the jurisdiction of the corporation of Kochi, the General Hospital is the prime dispensing outlet for these schemes.

Ernakulam  General hospital is the only hospital with facilities to treat cancer patients in the govt sector apart from medical colleges.

Extra Facilities:

Bloodbank: This is one of the best blood banks in the public sector.

Dialysis center:  A Dialysis unit is working for extremely poor BPL patients who find it difficult to afford the heavy expense.

Palliative care unit: It provides relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness.

Radiology department: Provides a full range of medical imaging services for patients

The therapeutic dietary kitchen provides free four nutritious meals.

 Major Departments:

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• ENT
• Orthopedics
• Ophthalmology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
• Casualty
• Radiodiagnosis
• Anesthesia
• Pathology
• Forensic medicine
• Dental

How to reach: It is situated in the heart of the city, opposite to Subash park, Ernakulam,   close to Maharaja’s metro station, in between North and south Railway Station 3km, KSRTC Bus Stand 2 Km

Address: Hospital Rd, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kerala 682011
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0484 238 6000

2. Medical college Kalamassery:

 

 

 

Government Medical College, Ernakulam is one of the medical colleges in the state of Kerala situated at Kalamassery, Kochi. It was a government-owned institution established by the Co-operative Academy of Professional Education under the Department of Co-operation, Govt. of Kerala, established in the year 1999.

It is one of the leading medical institutions in the  Kerala state.  Ernakulam medical college is excellent in academic and extracurricular fields backed by excellent faculty and full-fledged facilities.

Renowned  Doctors specialized in all major Disciplines and low-cost packages for all treatments makes the college unique from others. This college has an intake capacity of 110 students for the MBBS course each year.

Departments

Preclinical: 

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry

Paraclinical:

• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Microbiology
• Forensic Medicine
• Community Medicine

Clinical Specialities

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics and Neonatology
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Dermatology
• Psychiatry
• Dentistry
• Radio diagnostics
• Anaesthesiology
• Respiratory medicine

Super Specialities

• Cardiology
• Neurology

How to reach:  CMC is easily accessible from Cochin, Aluva, Perumbavoor and bus services and is within approximately 15km distance with these towns. MC is 10Km from the Ernakulam North railway station and Aluva railway station, 15Km from South railway station. 3.7 kilometers from Kalamassery town metro station.

Address: HMT Colony, North Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala 683503
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 PM
Phone: 0484 275 4000

3. Cochin Cancer  Research Centre

It is working in the Ernakulam medical college campus.

Government Medical College (previously Co-Operative Medical Collge, CMC), Ernakulam is one among the premier medical institutions in the Kerala state

• General Medicine
• general Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pediatrics
• ENT
• Orthopedics
• Ophthalmology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Psychiatry
• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
• Casualty
• Radiodiagnosis
• Anesthesia
• Pathology
• Forensic medicine
• Dental
• Specialties

Taluk Hospitals in Ernakulam Districts

Taluk hospitals provide comprehensive secondary health care.  These hospitals are sub-district hospitals.  Taluk hospitals provide services under the guidelines of Indian Public health standards.

• Maintain an acceptable standard of quality of care.
• Make the services more responsive and sensitive to the needs of the people of the taluk.
• Act as the First Referral Unit (FRU) for the hospitals/centers from which the cases are referred to them.
• Provides emergency obstetric care and neonatal care.
• Help in bringing down the Maternal Mortality and Infant Mortality.

4. District Hospital, Aluva (Taluk Hospital)

The District Hospital in Aluva is run by the state Government and is one of the best Government hospitals in Kerala. The Aluva District hospital has some of the best healthcare facilities and amenities such as neat rooms, neat environment, dialysis center, well equipment mammography center, labor room, etc. The hospital’s environment, facilities, and staff behavior are on par with the best hospitals in Kerala and also has skilled and experienced Doctors at the helm.

The District Hospital in Aluva has some of the best medical equipment and facilities to serve the patients in a better way. The facilities available are

• Diagnostic Centre
• ECG
• Ultrasonography
• X-Ray
• Eye Care
• Clinical Haematology
• Diabetology
• Blood Bank
• Dental
• Dermatology
• ENT
• General Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• Facilities offered by Taluk Hospital Aluva
• Ambulance
• 24 Hour Casualty
• Mobile Mortuary
• Mortuary

Location: Aluva Taluk Hospital is in the heart of the city and very near to KSRTC Busstand and Aluva Railways Station. Private Bus Stand, Metro Station and NH are 3 km away from the Aluva Govt. Taluk Hospital.

Location: By train: It is very near to the Aluva railway station. and just behind the Aluva KSRTC bus station.

By Airport: 10km from Nedumbassery Airport.

Address: District Hospital,
Railway Station Road, Periyar Nagar,
Aluva, Kerala 683101
Phone: 0484 262 4040

5. General Hospital Muvattupuzha
(Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Muvattupuzha)

Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Muvattupuzha, a General Hospital in Ernakulam district of Kerala. There are various specialties and treatments available at Taluk Head Quarters Hospital Muvattupuzha. The hospital is equipped with Caesserian, ECG, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Pulmonology, etc …

Specialties & Treatments

• Diagnostic Centre
• ECG
• X-Ray
• Clinical Haematology
• Eye Care
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Biochemistry
• Dental
• Dermatology
• ENT
• General Surgery
• Intra-Uterine Contraceptive
• Neonatology
• Orthopedics

Special features

• Ambulance
• 24 Hour Casualty
• Postpartum Sterilisation.

Location: it is in close proximity to Near KSRTC Bus Stand

Address: Thottumkalpeedika, Muvattupuzha, Kerala 686661
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0485 283 6544

6. Taluk Hospital Fort Kochi

• This hospital provides all facilities to the public.
• 24 hours services are available here.

Services :

• OP/IP Departments
• Laboratory, Pharmacy, X-ray, ECG

Address: Taluk Headquarters Fort Kochi, Ernakulam District, Kochi, Kerala 680001
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0484 221 6444

Location: By Road: 15.7 Km from MG Road.,  By Train: It is about 12.5 km from Ernakulam junction station.

7. Taluk Hospital in Tripunithura:

It occupies a prominent location in Tripunithura.  This hospital provides services to meet the varied requirements of its customers.

Various modes of transport facilities are available to this hospital. It is very near to the Private bus stand.

Features

• Equipped with Ophthalmology, Surgery, Ultrasonography, Laparoscopic Sterilisation, Paediatrics, 24 Hour Casualty, etc.
• Services by the Dermatologists and Cardiologists are available.

Specialties & Treatments offered by Taluk Hospital Tripunithura

• Diagnostic Centre
• ECG
• Ultrasonography
• X-Ray
• Clinical Haematology
• Eye Care
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Biochemistry
• Dermatology
• Intra-Uterine Contraceptive
• Neonatology
• Pediatrics
• Facilities offered by Taluk Hospital Tripunithura
• Ambulance
• 24 Hour Casualty
• Postpartum Sterilisation

Location: Address: Near Mini Bypass Thrippunithura Rd, Kottakakom, Ernakulam, Kerala 682301
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0484 277 7315

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8. Women and Children Hospital in Mattancherry

This hospital was started by the British. The first operation theatre in Kochi was established in this hospital.  It is run by the govt for the well being of women and children.  People from different parts of Kochi are its beneficiaries.

• It is one of the well-known hospital in Mattancherry.
• It offers better service inpatient care.
• Provides Technologically advanced health care facilities.
• The hospital is equipped with Caesserian, Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Clinical Haematology, Normal Delivery, Paediatrics, etc.
• 24 Hour Casualty.
• Postpartum Sterilisation.
• Well trained medical and non-medical staff work round the clock to offer the best service.

Location:
Address: Jew Town Rd, Opp to Police Station, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: 0484 222 4511

2 min walk from Mattancherry Palace and close proximity to Near Police Station

9. Govt Maharajas taluk hospital- Karuvelipady

The hospital is equipped with Radiology, X-ray, 24 hours Casualty, Ophthalmic Assistant, Ophthalmology Surgery.

Specialties & Treatments :

• Diagnostic Centre
• ECG
• X-Ray
• Eye Care
• Clinical Haematology
• Critical Care
• Biochemistry

Other facilities

• Ambulance
• 24 Hour Casualty
• Mobile Mortuary
• Mortuary

Address: Moulana Azad Rd, Karuvelipady, Thoppumpady, Kochi, Kerala 682005
Phone: 0484 222 4561

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