
OVERVIEW
Lok Nayak Hospital - Delhi
Lord Irwin laid down the foundation stone of this old hospital that was set up in the Central Jail complex, named on 10 January 1930. It was in 1936 that under Lt. Col. Cruickshank, I.M.S., this Lok Nayak Hospital was commissioned as Irwin Hospital. Initial hospital had 350 beds, which was big enough to cater to the small population of Delhi during that era. Recognizing the need for a Medical College in this area, the Government of India, in August 1957, recommended in its Second Five Year Plan opening of a Composite Medical College. Irwin Hospital was obviously chosen to be the venue for this college. Maulana Azad Medical College is attached to this Hospital.
The hospital is equipped with the latest state of the art equipment for comprehensive investigation and treatment of patients and has 17 departments covering 22 specialities including oncology, emergency services and advanced burn and plastic surgery procedures. Lok Nayak Hospital functions as a tertiary referral centre and receives a large number of very complicated cases who are well advanced in the disease process.The hospital was renamed to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan hospital in 1989.
General Information
Year established: | 1930 |
Management: | Government |
Location: | Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Maulana Azad Medical College Campus, Delhi Gate, New Delhi, Delhi, 110002 |
Nearest station: | Delhi Gate/Chawal Bazzar/Rajiv Chowk (Violet/Yellow/Blue Line) |
Car Parking: | NA (Nearest Parking at Delhi Gate metro station 50m away) |
Number of beds: | 2053 |
Critical Care beds: | 83 |
Operation Theatres: | 18 |
Accreditations: | NA |
Visiting Hours: | Summer (April-Sept): 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Winter (Oct-March): 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM & 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Contact details: | 011-23236000 |
WhatsApp Number: | NA |
Emergency Number (Free Ambulance): | 01123501000 / 9871265443 |
Social media accounts: | NA |