The Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (Tims) at Alwal, which is being developed as a centre of excellence in neurosciences and genetic sciences, is set to open in January 2027. Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha said on Tuesday that the remaining construction and infrastructure works would be completed by the end of December.
The hospital will have 1,000 beds, 21 major operation theatres and seven minor operation theatres. The minister said advanced medical equipment and diagnostic facilities are being installed to provide comprehensive healthcare services.
The hospital will offer specialised services in neurology and neurosurgery, along with other super-specialities, under one roof. It will also focus on advanced treatment and research in neurosciences and genetic sciences, the minister said after inspecting the hospital’s construction and infrastructure works.
Accompanied by MLA Sriganesh and senior officials of the roads and buildings and health departments, the minister spent nearly three hours inspecting all the blocks, including the outpatient department, diagnostic facilities, CT scan and X-ray units, operation theatres and other medical departments.
He reviewed the facilities available in each department and the pending works with officials and representatives of the construction agency. He directed officials to complete all remaining civil and electrical works on a war footing and ensure that the hospital was ready by January.
The minister instructed officials to complete the oxygen and medical gas pipeline systems, OP counters, help desks, pharmacy, consultation rooms, toilets and supporting facilities for the operation theatres. He also asked them to streamline entry routes to the emergency department to ensure smooth movement of patients.
Officials informed him that the foundation stone for the hospital was laid in April 2022 and construction began in February 2023. While only 14 per cent of the civil works had been completed by December 2023, overall progress had now crossed 95 per cent.
The Tims Alwal will also function as the teaching hospital attached to the Quthbullapur Government Medical College. Construction of the medical college buildings and hostels is under way. A nursing college will also be established on the hospital premises to provide training opportunities for students.
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