Sir Sunderlal Hospital

Sir Sunderlal Hospital (SSH-BHU) is a teaching hospital affiliated with the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) in Varanasi, India. Located on the BHU campus, it is the largest tertiary referral hospital in Eastern Uttar Pradesh state.[1] In 2018, it was upgraded to the status of AIIMS by the Government of India.[2]

Sir Sunderlal Hospital
Banaras Hindu University
One of the buildings of SSH-BHU
Map
Geography
LocationBanaras Hindu University Campus, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Coordinates25°16′36″N 82°59′59″E / 25.2767°N 82.9998°E / 25.2767; 82.9998
Organisation
FundingPublic, Government
TypeTrauma centre, Super specialty hospital
Affiliated universityInstitute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
PatronVice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University
Services
StandardsAIIMS
Emergency departmentSuper Specialty and Trauma
Beds1500+
History
Opened1926
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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Waiting Hall (OPD), Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Banaras Hindu University

Sir Sunderlal Hospital was established in 1926 and is named for the first Vice Chancellor of BHU, Sir Sunder Lal.[3] It has grown from its initial size of 96 beds to 1500 plus beds as of 2017.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Institute Of Medical Science & S.S.Hospital | National Health Portal Of India". www.nhp.gov.in. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  2. ^ "IMS-BHU upgraded to AIIMS like institution". The Economic Times. 4 August 2018. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ^ "History". Banaras Hindu University. Archived from the original on 6 October 2001. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
  4. ^ "Varanasi's Sir Sundar Lal Hospital battles shortage of nurses". Hindustan Times. 28 August 2017. Retrieved 17 April 2024.