Chakradharpur Railway Hospital achieved a medical milestone on April 23, 2026, by successfully performing its first Endoscopy Tympanoplasty surgery. A female patient from Bondamunda, who suffered from a perforated eardrum, dizziness, and hearing loss, received this advanced treatment. The surgery was conducted in the hospital’s newly developed modular operation theater.
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Who performed the surgery and what was the cost?
The operation was carried out by a joint team of specialists including Dr. Riti Isha from Chakradharpur Railway Hospital and ENT Chief Dr. K.P. Verma from Central Hospital, Garden Reach, Kolkata. The surgery took place in a modular operation theater complex that was inaugurated on March 24, 2026, by GM Anil Kumar Mishra at a cost of ₹4 crore.
How does this benefit the general public?
Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS) Dr. S.K. Mishra stated that such modern surgeries are usually expensive in private hospitals and hard to find locally. Now, common citizens can access this treatment affordably through the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which was launched at this hospital on April 1, 2021. The hospital aims to provide better health facilities to all citizens of West Singhbhum, not just railway employees.
What are the upcoming facilities at the hospital?
The hospital administration is continuously expanding its medical services to help more patients. According to official updates, a blood bank will be started at the facility in the coming days to further improve emergency healthcare for the region.