A.K.N. Hospital in Jigani, India was started in 1982 in memory of Dr. H N Ramaprakash's parents. It began as a 4 acre facility providing general medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and emergency services to the rural population. Over 30 years the area became semi-urbanized and corporate hospitals opened nearby. The hospital is still recognized for affordable, quality obstetric and general medical care but faces challenges serving its target population of migrant workers as specialized hospitals serve new industries in the region. Future plans include partnerships for tertiary care and increased specialty clinics and assisted living services.
A.K.N. Hospital in Jigani, India was started in 1982 in memory of Dr. H N Ramaprakash's parents. It began as a 4 acre facility providing general medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and emergency services to the rural population. Over 30 years the area became semi-urbanized and corporate hospitals opened nearby. The hospital is still recognized for affordable, quality obstetric and general medical care but faces challenges serving its target population of migrant workers as specialized hospitals serve new industries in the region. Future plans include partnerships for tertiary care and increased specialty clinics and assisted living services.
A.K.N. Hospital in Jigani, India was started in 1982 in memory of Dr. H N Ramaprakash's parents. It began as a 4 acre facility providing general medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and emergency services to the rural population. Over 30 years the area became semi-urbanized and corporate hospitals opened nearby. The hospital is still recognized for affordable, quality obstetric and general medical care but faces challenges serving its target population of migrant workers as specialized hospitals serve new industries in the region. Future plans include partnerships for tertiary care and increased specialty clinics and assisted living services.
HISTORY Started in 1982 (32yr) In loving memory of Dr H N Ramaprakashs parents. 4 acres - At the outskirts of Bangalore. (Jigani Annekal Taluk) Area known for its Stone Quarries, Rural Settlement and Wilderness. Population included Immigrant Labors, Local Farmers & Casual workers. Hospital then provided General Medicine, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pediatric services, and Emergency Services. FACILITIES then - OPD, 24 Beds General Wards (M/F); Basic Lab, Labor Room, Neonatal services- Warmer/ Incubator/ Phototherapy, Pharmacy. Minor OT, Sterilization Room, Dental Chair, Ambulance, Specialized Camps- Ophthalmology, ANC.
JOURNEY SO FAR.. Different partners/Management over 3 decades. Few setup their own clinics later as they grew popular. Semi-urbanization of the area. Competition with Physician run Nursing Homes. Population dynamics changed to unorganized labor and retired community. Hospital still recognized for Quality Care at affordable price Obstetric & General Medicine.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS Education Institutions with Boarding facilities, Gated colonies for Retired, Get-away Resorts came up in vicinity. Surrounding area announced as SEZ (Special Economic Zone) - IT Giants, Pharma Companies, Equipment Manufacturers setup their Head Offices in the area. Corporate, Super-specialized & Multispecialty hospitals came-up within 7km Radius using Jigani as a feeder hub.
Front Facade
Private Rooms
Labor Room
Neonatal Set-up
24X 7 On-Call Ambulance
Hospital Entrance
Injection Room
General Wards (F)
Statistics 2012 2013 OPD 3772 (Free-1024) 2853 (Free-872) ANC 215 ** 197 ** IP* 53 55 Delivery 151 162 Free Pharmacy Rs 1,89,000/- Rs 1,02,000/- Lab Test 213 266 Tubectomy 14 Nil *IP data doesnt include Post Delivery Days. ** ANC (about 08 % is free) FUTURE PLANS Tie- up with super-specialized hospital for Tertiary care Reference. (Public Private Partnership Option) Conduct monthly in-house camps for Oncology screening, Respiratory Disorders, Cardiac, Ophthalmology, and fortnightly for ANC. Assisted Care Center for Geriatric, Terminally Ill, Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy (Integrated system of Yoga, Psychology, Nursing Care)
CHALLENGES AHEAD Super specialized medical Set ups coming up for Industries/ Housing colonies ESI empanelment- Organized Labor sector. Target Population for AKN Unorganized labors, Small Shops & Establishments, Migrants, Farmers. Manpower Challenges and availability. Training for development. Technology Up-gradation.
A.K.N. JIGANI A Journey of Challenges & Adapting to its Strategic Environment.