India, June 18 -- A new 30-bed ward is underway at the Gurugram Civil Hospital in Sector 10. It is expected to be ready by next week, said health officials. The expansion comes in response to the long-standing issue of bed shortage in the hospital. Out of the 30 beds, 24 will be reserved for surgical patients, and six beds will be part of a day-care facility for cancer patients, said officials

The hospital received a budget of Rs.37 lakh for the project, which includes renovation work and installation of six air conditioners to ensure better comfort services for patients during the summer season. This is aimed to ease the burden on the existing wards and help accommodate a large number of patients daily, said health officials.

"The reno...