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Kalaburagi Hospital Receives Massive Upgrade, Expanding Free Healthcare Access

KALABURAGI, India – November 24, 2025 – The Hyderabad-Karnataka Education Society (HKES) has announced a significant upgrade to the Basaveshwar Teaching and General Hospital in Kalaburagi, injecting over ₹5 crore into advanced medical equipment and expanded facilities. The investment will drastically improve the hospital’s emergency, surgical, and critical care capabilities, providing much-needed relief to the Kalyana Karnataka region.

HKES President Shashil G. Namoshi revealed the upgrades during a press conference following the inauguration of the hospital’s new High Dependency Unit (HDU) on November 21st. He highlighted the opening of a fully operational Emergency Department and plans for a new 40,000 sq. ft. emergency care facility on the hospital’s fourth floor to address the increasing number of outpatients. Namoshi emphasized the hospital’s commitment to providing nearly 95% of its healthcare services free of cost to the community.

The extensive upgrade includes state-of-the-art equipment such as advanced operation tables, anesthesia machines, electro-surgical generators, minimally invasive operating workstations, and comprehensive monitoring systems. Diagnostic and support equipment, like ophthalmic testing devices, laboratory centrifuges, portable X-ray units, and blood bank devices, have also been added.

Beyond equipment upgrades, HKES is also focused on strengthening academic and training programs. The nursing seat intake has doubled from 100 to 200, and 150 skilled nursing staff have already been recruited, with further recruitment underway. Namoshi also announced a new Cath Lab expected to be operational within 7-8 months, along with an annual allocation of ₹50 lakh for outsourced sanitation services, ensuring improved hygiene and patient care.

“These upgrades mark a significant step towards providing quality, accessible healthcare to the Kalyana Karnataka region,” Namoshi stated. “We are committed to serving the community and ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need.”

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