Ruby General Hospital was opened on April 15, 1995. Dr. Kamal K. Datta has made important announcements that signaled a new chapter in the hospital’s ongoing mission to provide high-quality care and services to all segments of society. The hospital is approaching its 30th anniversary of dedicated service in the healthcare industry.

After thirty years of operation, Ruby General Hospital is optimistic about the future while continuing to concentrate on growing its services to support and benefit the local community. As a stand-alone medical facility in Kolkata, Ruby General Hospital is proud of its independence and dedication to upholding its purpose of offering top-notch healthcare to the city’s residents and beyond as a Non-Resident Indian (NRl) Hospital among other private medical facilities.

The hospital has been expanding its facilities and changing throughout time to better serve the needs of the community. Currently housed in the same location, this facility spans three buildings (7 + 8 + 3) with a total of eight floors, occupying an area of over 2 lakh square feet. By the end of 2024, the number of beds will have increased to 556. In addition to the current 356 beds, they will add 200 new beds. The hospital will become the largest non-resident Indian hospital in Kolkata with the addition of 200 more beds in 2025.

The Ruby Cancer Center, a division of Ruby General Hospital, is presenting the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator, Version 3.0, with the most user-friendly and advanced contouring system and Eclipse version 18 planning system, in a ground-breaking development for Eastern Indiana. This is the first of its type in Eastern India, and in addition to the radiation machine, they have a special CT simulator for quicker treatment. This technology will provide accurate and efficient care, revolutionizing the treatment of cancer. Cancer sufferers from all walks of life will profit greatly from partnerships with various corporations, insurance companies, and state and federal government health schemes.

The official opening of the Ruby General Hospital Blood Center will allow the hospital and others to offer everyone access to safe blood and blood products. The center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and apparatus, including the Terumo Penpol Optia Apheresis Machine, the highest-class device that is effective in plasma phoresis, single donor platelet harvesting, and therapeutic operations. The highest sensitivity blood test available, known as Nucleic Acid Amplification (NAT), will be carried out to ensure patient safety at the Alpha level.

To give back to the community, Ruby Cancer Centre has launched three cancer care vehicles that are outfitted with medical support to make it easier for radiation patients to get around the city daily. These locations are Esplanade, Bidhannagar, and Garia. This service will guarantee that patients receiving continuing radiation therapy have easy access to transportation to and from the hospital. Additionally, a special discount is being provided to all users of Metro Railway services on all Out Patient Department (OPD) treatment charges in consideration of global warming and the significance of sustainable practices. This program will encourage everyone to use the Kolkata Metro Services and support environmentally friendly transportation.

Priyanka Dutta