Pune, 10th December 2024: DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, has inaugurated its new Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a state-of-the-art 10-bed facility dedicated to providing specialized care for children with heart conditions. This unit is equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by expert healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive cardiac care and the best possible outcomes for paediatric patients.

This initiative has been made possible by the generous CSR support of Bajaj Finserv, highlighting their commitment to enhancing Child Healthcare and Paediatric Infrastructure in Pune city.

The inauguration ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mrs. Shefali Bajaj, Chairperson of Bajaj Finserv Steering Committee; Mr. Siddhant Bajaj, Son of Mrs. Shefali Bajaj; Dr. P.D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune; Dr. (Mrs.) Bhagyashree Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune; Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee and Treasurer, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune; Mr. Sudin Apte, Rotary Club of Pune Pristine; Dr. Shubhangi Bochare, Deputy National Lead, Bajaj Finserv. The inauguration was also graced by the presence of Dr. Anurag Garg, Professor and Head, Dept. of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Senior Consultant, DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, along with CVTS team, medical professionals, hospital staff and other dignitaries.  

According to Dr. Anurag Garg, each year, only around 15% - 20 % children receive treatment for congenital heart defects due to the paucity of specialized centres. The newly established Paediatric Cardiac ICU, the first-of-its-kind in Pune, is dedicated to addressing this critical gap by providing advanced treatment for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions. Led by Dr. Anurag Garg and the CVTS team, the unit is committed to delivering world-class healthcare. By offering exceptional patient-centric care and renewed hope, it strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

Dr. P.D. Patil, Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, said, “At Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, we have always believed in setting new benchmarks for quality and innovation. The inauguration of this advanced cardiac unit is another feather in our cap and a proud milestone in our mission to be the best at what we do. This advanced paediatric cardiac ICU reinforces our dedication to saving lives and improving outcomes for children and their families.”

Speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration, Dr. (Mrs.) Bhagyashree Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune said, “I am immensely proud of what we have achieved with the inauguration of this cardiac unit. My heart goes out to all the young survivors and I feel a deep responsibility to ensure we continue moving forward, building more world-class facilities for children and patients in need. Our team of highly skilled specialists will ensure that we provide world-class treatment that brings hope, healing and a brighter future to families everywhere.”

Dr. Yashraj Patil, Trustee and Treasurer, D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune, said, “Bringing the vision of a dedicated paediatric cardiac centre to life has been an inspiring and transformative journey. It embodies our commitment to delivering exceptional care for children with heart conditions. We are honoured to make this vision a reality and contribute meaningfully to advancing paediatric healthcare.”

Dr. Anurag Garg, Professor and Head, Dept. of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Senior Consultant, DPU Super Specialty Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, said, “We are delighted that a world class state of the art paediatric cardiac ICU is being inaugurated at DPU hospital. It has been seen that there is a pressing need for dedicated facilities like this as the number of children needing corrective cardiac surgery far outstrips the available facilities. Uniquely, this is a collaboration between DPU Hospital, Bajaj Finserv and Rotary club of Pune Pristine. We are confident that this will go a long way in providing comprehensive tertiary level cardiac care to sick children with cardiac defects and enable them to grow into productive citizens of our country.”

The inauguration of the Paediatric Cardiac ICU marks a pivotal moment in DPU's mission to revolutionize paediatric healthcare, offering children access to advanced, state-of-the-art treatment, stated a press release.