Mysuru Poised for Healthcare Transformation

Quick Summary:

• Mysuru’s medical infrastructure is expanding with new public healthcare facilities on the PKTB campus.
• Foundation stones for the Institute of Nephro-Urology (₹75 crore), a Regional Endocrinology Center (₹50 crore), and a Critical Care Block were recently laid by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
• These facilities are state-funded while Critical Care Block has joint funding from the Centre and State in a 60:40 ratio.
• New projects include:

– Six-storied Nephro-Urology Institute with 100 beds.
– Three-storied Critical Care Block, focusing on head injury patients (₹16 crore cost) alongside existing Trauma Care Centre for orthopaedics and neurology cases.
– Regional Endocrinology Centre,specialized in diabetes and glandular health,also planned in Kalaburagi at ₹100 crore cost as part of expanded endocrinology care within Karnataka.
– peripheral cancer care centre to be built at ₹50 crore on PKTB campus.

• Centenary OPD Complex to start soon after the demolition of old wards; four-storied block costs ₹75 crore, approved under MMCRI’s centenary celebrations.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The significant healthcare expansion witnessed in Mysuru reflects both state and central government commitment towards bolstering medical facilities that can serve broader regions beyond Mysuru city. Establishments like the Regional Endocrinology Centre address rising lifestyle diseases like diabetes, serving critical needs given their increasing prevalence across India. Additionally, linking these centers with Bengaluru’s Karnataka Institute of Endocrinology ensures collaborative expertise.

Facilities such as the Peripheral Cancer Care Unit also reflect an effort to decentralize specialty treatment away from metro cities, perhaps improving access for underserved areas. The investments into trauma care and critical blocks cater to urgent emergencies where time-sensitive treatment saves lives-crucial for regional healthcare advancement.these new projects seem poised not just to enhance Mysuru’s health infrastructure but also strengthen its role as a leading hub for southern Karnataka’s medical services needs.

Read more at: Published July 31, 2025