With the opening of its cutting-edge hospital in Kolkata, Motherhood Hospitals, India’s leading network for women’s and children’s healthcare, announced its historic entry into Eastern India. Over a million women and children nationwide have received care from the network. The 25th hospital in Motherhood’s quickly growing network across 12 cities, this facility is ideally situated in Rajdanga, Kasba in South Kolkata. It is set to become a centre of excellence for specialised care, greatly improving medical services for women and children in Kolkata and the surrounding areas.

The launch ceremony was graced by Dr. Rakesh Dey, Consultant, Paediatrician & Neonatologist Motherhood Hospital Kolkata, Dr. Gita Ganguly Mukherjee, Former Professor and Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Ms. Tanusree Shankar, eminent Indian Dancer, Choreographer, and Actor, Dr Jasmin Reza Susarla, Consultant, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospital, Kolkata and Mr. Vijayarathna Venkatraman, CEO of Motherhood Hospitals.

From advanced obstetrics (including high-risk pregnancy management), sophisticated gynaecological surgeries, and state-of-the-art IVF treatments, to neonatology (including a Level III NICU for critically ill newborns) and paediatrics, the hospital will offer a wide range of services. With Motherhood’s renowned patient-centered and compassionate philosophy at its core, this integrated approach seeks to address the full spectrum of women’s health and child development under one roof.

Mr. Vijayarathna Venkatraman, CEO of Motherhood Hospitals, said, “Our launch in Kolkata is a crucial occasion. In addition to establishing a hospital, we are bringing with us the promise of compassionate, top-notch healthcare that is adapted to the particular requirements of women and children in Eastern India, drawing on our heritage in South India. Our dedication to establishing new standards for clinical excellence and patient experience is embodied in this cutting-edge facility, which is furnished with cutting-edge technology and manned by top medical professionals. With more cities to follow, Kolkata is the first stop on our strategic expansion plan for Eastern India”.

A fascinating panel discussion titled “Women’s Health: Fuelling India’s Rise” was part of the inauguration ceremony. The panel discussed in detail how women’s health is essential to a country’s economic development. In addition to being a social necessity, investing in women’s health can significantly boost India’s economy.

“Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but comes with lots of challenges – sleepless nights, bodily changes, and responsibilities doubling up. But keep in mind that your nurturing truly changes the world, and your compassion is a superpower. Treat yourself with kindness both when things are calm and when they are chaotic. The task of raising children is enormous, significant, and invaluable,” said Tanusree Shankar.

The panel also covered the importance of multidisciplinary teamwork in managing high-risk pregnancies and critically ill newborns, the necessity of evidence-based, patient-centric care to improve outcomes, and the critical role of early intervention in identifying women’s health issues, particularly those related to reproductive health.

Priyanka Dutta