Safdarjang Hospital, Public hospital in New Delhi, India.
Safdarjang Hospital is a large public medical facility in New Delhi spread across multiple buildings on Ring Road. It houses specialized departments for surgery, medicine, orthopedics, pediatrics, and emergency care.
The hospital originated in 1942 as Willingdon Hospital, initially serving American troops during World War II. It later passed to Indian government control and became a major public health facility.
The facility takes its name from Safdar Jung, an 18th-century Mughal noble whose historic tomb stands nearby on the grounds. This naming connects the medical center to the region's heritage.
The facility operates 24-hour emergency services and serves all patients regardless of their economic circumstances. It is easily accessible by public transport and provides medical care without financial barriers to entry.
It ranks as India's largest central government hospital by total bed capacity. This scale allows the facility to serve a wide range of medical needs for the expanding population.
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