Secure Hospitals

Affordable Multi-Specialty Hospitals

CURRENT IMPACT

As on August 2024

20,700+

patients served through 5 multi-specialty hospitals

Geographical Focus
  • Karnataka
Potential Impact
  • Expand in Gadag, Koppal, and Chikamagalore of Northern Karnataka
  • Introduce Urology, Gastroenterology, MICU, Dialysis center, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in existing hospitals

Samridh support

SAMRIDH’s financial support, via the recoverable grant initiative, has supported Secure Hospitals with the working capital to expand into 400-450 villages across 6 districts of Karnataka. With a special focus on vulnerable communities, the group aims to increase access to quality secondary care for Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) beneficiaries. The expansion also aims to introduce specialized services, maintain affordability, and improve healthcare outcomes for the vulnerable communities. The specialised healthcare services include Urology, Gastroenterology, MICU, Dialysis, and Neonatal Intensive Care. Within SAMRIDH’s support period, Secure Hospital anticipates raising an additional USD 318,000, enabling SAMRIDH’s financial assistance to be leveraged ~2.15 times its initial investment.

~16,500

Medical professionals are required across Primary Health Centers (PHC) in Karnataka’s 30 districts. [1]

454

PHC centres are lacking statewide in Karnataka, with 245 missing in urban areas and 209 in rural areas. [2]

1

Health and Wellness Centre available for every 5000 people in rural areas and 3000 people in remote areas. [3]
In Karnataka, despite notable progress in healthcare infrastructure, significant gaps persist, primarily due to shortage and uneven distribution of facilities and workforce between rural and urban areas. This creates challenges in accessing timely and quality healthcare services, perpetuating a cycle of delayed diagnoses and inadequate treatment. To address these gaps, a comprehensive approach is needed, involving targeted investments in Karnataka’s rural healthcare infrastructure to strengthen primary healthcare through addressing financial barriers.

[1] Namrata Sindwani. 2023. “Karnataka short of 16,500 medical personnel : Report.” The New Indian Express. October 16, 2023.

[2] Karnataka Health Vision group. 2021. “Advancing People’s Health in Karnataka: Vision for Progress.” Consulté le April 2, 2024.

[3] Ibid

Affordable Multi-Specialty Hospitals Secure Hospitals, a multi-specialty hospital chain, spans across 5 cities of Karnataka. Through emphasis on strategic facility acquisitions and leveraging local expertise, the group is significantly contributing to improving healthcare accessibility in the underserved regions of Karnataka benefiting the local populace. With a patient-centric approach, it distinguishes itself through its affordable, comprehensive, and quality healthcare services.