The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has upgraded its ENT department with a new CO2 laser machine valued at Rs 2 crore. This addition aims to provide advanced surgical treatment options to a large number of patients who depend on the state’s primary government healthcare facility. The machine’s inauguration took place with the presence of Gujarat Urban Development and Urban Housing Minister Darshana Vaghela and Ahmedabad West MP Dinesh Makwana.
The procurement of this advanced equipment was made possible through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Hospital Superintendent Dr. Rakesh Joshi expressed gratitude towards the state government, central government, AAI, MP Dinesh Makwana, and other supporting organizations for their contributions to this project. Dr. Joshi emphasized that the new technology would enhance the hospital’s healthcare services, offering top-notch ENT treatment to patients seeking care at government healthcare facilities.
The CO2 laser system, a globally recognized technology in ear, nose, and throat surgery, enables doctors to conduct precise procedures involving the throat, voice box, nose, ears, and oral cavity. Hospital officials anticipate that this technology will lead to reduced blood loss during surgeries, enhanced accuracy in complex procedures, and shorter recovery times for patients. Moreover, the machine will facilitate specialized treatment for vocal cord disorders, improve surgical management of throat cancers and tumors, and enable surgeons to perform delicate procedures more safely and effectively.
The introduction of this advanced technology at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital will make high-quality ENT treatment accessible within the public healthcare system. This move is expected to benefit patients from low- and middle-income backgrounds who typically do not have access to such services in private hospitals. As one of Gujarat’s largest tertiary-care government institutions, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital foresees a significant increase in the treatment capacity of its ENT department, ultimately benefiting thousands of patients annually. The inauguration ceremony was attended by doctors, health officials, representatives of social organizations, and members of the public.
