Fortis Hospital Jalandhar Strengthens Critical Care Infrastructure with Addition of 19 ICU Beds

Jalandhar, April 30, 2026: Reinforcing its commitment to delivering advanced critical care services, Fortis Hospital Jalandhar has expanded its Critical Care Unit with the addition of 19 new ICU beds, increasing its total intensive care capacity from 84 to 103 beds, making it one of the largest critical care facilities in the region.

Fortis Jalandhar’s Department of Critical Care is backed by a team of over 12 highly experienced critical care specialists and anaesthetists, offering expertise across multiple specialities. The hospital currently operates 10 dedicated ICUs, including super-speciality units for cardiology, nephrology, neurology, transplant care, surgical care, joint replacement, and cardiothoracic and vascular surgery (CTVS), in addition to general and medical ICUs. The hospital ensures 24x7 in-house intensive care support through ACLS and BLS-trained doctors, nursing staff, and technicians, enabling uninterrupted expert care for critically-ill patients. The critical care ecosystem is further strengthened by dedicated physiotherapists, dietitians, and psychologists, ensuring a holistic recovery pathway for patients.

Speaking on the expansion, Dr. Shubha Sharma, Director & Sr Consultant - Anaesthesia & Critical Care, Fortis Hospital Jalandhar said, “Critical care is the backbone of modern healthcare, especially in managing life-threatening emergencies and complex illnesses. With this expansion, we are significantly enhancing our ability to provide timely, specialised, and comprehensive critical care to patients. Our focus remains on combining advanced technology with multidisciplinary expertise and compassionate care to improve patient outcomes.”

Dr. Ankush Mehta, Facility Director, Fortis Hospital, Jalandhar said, “Fortis Hospital Jalandhar is equipped with advanced life-support infrastructure, including universal ventilators, advanced monitoring systems, ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation), and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), enabling the management of highly complex and multi-organ failure cases. The hospital also maintains consistently low infection rates across key clinical indicators such as CAUTI, CLABSI, and VAP, reflecting strong patient safety protocols and high standards of care. In addition to advanced medical infrastructure, the hospital continues to prioritize compassionate care by ensuring continuous family support, transparent communication, and emotional reassurance throughout the treatment journey.”