Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Patanjali Emergency and Critical Care Hospital today, marking the launch of what is being described as the world’s first hybrid hospital. Operated by Patanjali Yogpeeth, the hospital combines modern medicine with traditional systems. Some of the facilities include yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy, and Panchakarma to provide integrated healthcare.The inauguration was attended by Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, MP Trivendra Singh Rawat, Education Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, and other dignitaries. During his visit, Amit Shah inspected the hospital and praised the integrated medicine approach, calling it a significant step in offering comprehensive healthcare.
Focus on integrated medicine
Before considering surgery or other contemporary medical intervention, Patanjali Hospital aims to treat 90 to 99 percent of its patients using non-invasive, traditional methods. Yoga therapy, Ayurveda, naturopathy, Panchakarma, Shatkarmas, Pancha Mahabhuta therapy, medicated food and water, and lifestyle counselling are among the treatments offered at the facility. Additionally, the hospital provides colon therapy, more than 100 varieties of Basti, Shirodhara, Abhyanga, Nasya, Akshi Tarpan, and Shankh Prakshalana as cleansing therapies.Swami Ramdev says that the hospital concentrates on treating the underlying causes of ailments, such as stress, inflammation, and body toxins, and that contemporary medical treatments are only used in urgent or catastrophic situations.
Specialised treatments and facilities
In addition to advanced cardiology operations like angioplasty, bypass surgery, pacemaker, and stent implantation, the hospital can do surgeries on the heart, brain, and spine. Cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, general surgery, gynaecology, nephrology, and dialysis services are among the departments.Emergency and diagnostic services are offered around-the-clock. The hospital has state-of-the-art imaging capabilities, such as ultrasound, digital X-ray, and MRI. Along with a specialised emergency ambulance service, it also runs upscale intensive care units and trauma units with ventilator support.Almost 10 AIIMS facilities in India, including those in Rishikesh, Delhi, Guwahati, Jammu & Kashmir, and Bhopal, collaborate on research projects with Patanjali Hospital. The hospital collaborates with 25 global medical institutions across Europe, Australia, and the United States. Clinical data from over 13.8 million patients supports the hospital’s treatments, making it a combination of traditional practice and research-driven evidence-based care.
Accessibility and vision
Swami Ramdev highlighted that economically weaker patients will have access to treatment, while those who can afford advanced care will receive services at controlled costs. With 250 beds, the hospital aims to make India a destination for integrated healthcare and to expand the model across the country and internationally.With innovative therapies, emergency services, and preventive care all under one roof. The hospital represents a blend of traditional and modern medicine. According to experts, this approach might be used as a guide for hospitals in the future that combine conventional and holistic care.
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