New Delhi: The Women's Hospital (TWH), a multispeciality hospital exclusively dedicated to women, was inaugurated in south Delhi's Nehru Enclave on Wednesday. The facility aims to address long-standing gaps in women's healthcare by offering integrated services across all stages of life.
Founding and Investment
Founded by entrepreneur Anika Parashar, the hospital is backed by an investment of $5 million from various investors. The 30,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide comprehensive healthcare for women, from adolescence and reproductive health to menopause, ageing, and cancer care.
Addressing Critical Healthcare Needs
The hospital's launch comes at a time when experts are increasingly highlighting the need for dedicated women-centric healthcare infrastructure in India. According to data cited by the hospital, nearly 355 million women in India menstruate, around 23 million girls drop out of school due to poor menstrual hygiene, and nearly 60,000 cervical cancer deaths are reported annually. Additionally, about 25% of Indian women are estimated to suffer from PCOD or PCOS, and one in six couples faces infertility issues.
Anika Parashar, founder and CEO of TWH, said, "TWH comes from a gap I have seen in over 25 years of working closely with women, families, doctors and healthcare teams. Women are often left to navigate fragmented systems, delay care, or feel unheard. We wanted to create a healthcare home where women can access specialised, preventive and holistic care without judgement."
Services and Facilities
The hospital administration stated that apart from women, other patients can be treated only in emergencies and shall be referred to other hospitals. TWH has dedicated clinics focused on different life stages, including adolescence, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause, chronic and metabolic health, cancer screening, and mental health. The clinical team includes specialists in gynaecology, neonatology, oncology, urogynecology, gastroenterology, functional medicine, and radiology.
The facility houses 34 beds, including 12 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds, three modular operation theatres, and three delivery suites. Hospital managers said it also features robotic-assisted surgery, advanced fetal medicine infrastructure, and a Korean-designed operating suite.
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Kushagra Dixit writes on environmental issues, wildlife conservation, climate change, agriculture, human rights, and scientific research. His investigative coverage encompasses river contamination with emphasis on the Yamuna, air pollution, urban waste, and their collective effects on public wellbeing.
