Ahmedabad: A total of 1,849 patients are currently on the waiting list for kidney allocation at the Civil Medicity Kidney Hospital in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government informed the State Assembly. Responding to a question, the Minister of State for Health told the House that, as of January 25, 2026, 1,849 patients were awaiting kidney transplants at the Ahmedabad Civil Medicity facility. The government further stated that 293 patients have received kidney transplants at the hospital over the pa...Read More

Ahmedabad: A challenging and life-threatening case came to light at Civil Hospital when a toddler, Vansh, accidentally swallowed a plastic toy figure of ‘Hulk’ while playing at home. The incident occurred on January 18, when the child suddenly appeared distressed and began vomiting. His mother, Bhavikaben, grew suspicious after noticing that one of his toys was missing. Upon questioning, the child indicated that he had swallowed it. The family immediately rushed him to Civil Hospital, where...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Pediatric Surgery Department of Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has saved the life of a five-month-old baby who swallowed a button cell battery. Quick and complex intervention by the hospital team removed the battery and prevented serious complications. Ayan, a five-month-old baby of Raghavbhai, a resident of Ahmedabad, had been coughing continuously for several days. An X-ray at a private hospital revealed a round foreign object lodged in the esophagus. Upon realizing that the baby had...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel inaugurated a series of new healthcare facilities at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital today. The upgrades include a 128-slice CT scan machine at the Trauma Centre, a new registration and pharmacy counter in the OPD building, and a therapeutic play area for children named “Chalo Ramiye” at the 1200-bed Women, Child, and Superspeciality Hospital. The Health Minister also toured various departments of the hospital and participated in a review meeting ...Read More

Gandhinagar: State minister Rushikesh Patel on Saturday announced that Ahmedabad Civil Medicity will soon have a new neurological institute, with budgetary provisions already made for it this year. The minister further stated that Gujarat currently has around 3,700 medical seats, and approximately 11 lakh patients visit the state for OPD treatment, while 1.5 lakh patients seek indoor treatment. He highlighted that alongside religious, cultural, and entertainment tourism, medical tourism is also...Read More

Ahmedabad: The Civil Hospital in Asarwa received its 10th skin donation today, also marking the fourth instance where the donation was collected from the donor's residence. Providing details, Dr. Jayesh Sachde, head of the plastic surgery department at Civil Hospital, stated that on March 19, 2025, at midnight, the Civil Hospital Skin Bank’s helpline received a call. The request for skin donation came from the Parevda Group following the passing of 97-year-old Champaben Narayanbhai Patel in...Read More

Gandhinagar: In response to a question in the State Assembly regarding the new construction of the Infectious Disease Hospital at the Ahmedabad Civil Medicity Campus, Health Minister Rushikesh Patel stated that plans have been made to demolish the old indoor block ward, blocks A to D, and the old buildings of the Old Trauma Center. In their place, a new OPD, a 900-bed general hospital, and a 500-bed hospital for infectious disease patients will be constructed. Minister further stated that an es...Read More