Low-cost, Affordable Hospital in India 

GNRC Medical, North Guwahati, which commenced operation in 2014, is a modern, inclusive multi-specialty hospital and is the first of its kind facility in the world, according to the World Bank. It offers access to quality healthcare, including comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care, by specialists using state-of-the-art technology, at an affordable cost. Currently, a 280-bedded hospital, the facility is projected to evolve into a 1000-bedded hospital in a phased manner.

The unique feature of the hospital is the affordable rates for quality care and extreme patient-centricity. The patient care process is so designed in the hospital that any patient can consult the doctor free of cost, get the prescribed medical investigation through on-spot registration, collect medical investigations report and consult a doctor for the recommended treatment based on the report, all in a single visit.

GNRC is the first premier super specialty hospital in Northeast India to provide Affordable Healthcare for all. GNRC Hospital’s unit at North Guwahati (GNRC medical North Guwahati) is specifically designed to provide low-cost, affordable, and at the same time quality healthcare to all cross-sections of the society. GNRC Hospitals has been able to make quality healthcare affordable to all with the help of its Affordable Health Mission. GNRC Medical provides some unique and standalone facilities under the ambitious Affordable Health Mission so that healthcare costs cannot hinder obtaining quality medical care. Some of these are- Reduced Cost of Diagnostic Services [Ct Scan(Brain) at Rs. 2,180, MRI (Brain) at Rs. 4,100, and Coronary Angiography at Rs.10,500 (applicable in all units of GNRC Assam)], Reduced Cost of Surgeries (Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Surgery at Rs. 26,000, Cataract Surgery at Rs. 10,500, and Uterus Removal Surgery at Rs. 36,000)

In addition, the hospital provides free bus service for the patients and their attendants regularly from locations up to 100 kilometers away, and even further, as per requirement. The hospital also provides Free 24×7 Ambulance service for emergencies. Apart from convenience and affordability, the specialty of this campus is the environment-friendly infrastructure. Locally available materials like bamboo are being used for heat insulation, soundproofing, and enhancing the aesthetics of the architecture. The hospital is equipped with the latest technology for medical investigations such as blood tests, MRI, CT Scan, X-Ray, Angiography, Colour Doppler test, and other pathology and radiology services, and state-of-the-art medical equipment in Operation Theater and Intensive Care Unit. The hospital also provides customized healthcare packages across categories and age groups, promoting preventive healthcare and early intervention.

Achievements/Milestones

• Has received a tremendous response for patient-centric, affordable quality care from community members.
• The model drew the attention of The World Bank Group, world-famous philanthropist Bill Gates, and several others.