A new Level-1 Trauma Centre with 100 beds is under construction at BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur. The project, which is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 38.02 crore, aims to enhance emergency medical services in the region. Officials confirmed the development on Wednesday.
Officials said that patients suffering from severe road accident injuries, head trauma, coma and other life-threatening conditions will have access to specialised treatment without being shifted between multiple departments.
He added that once operational, the Level-1 Trauma Centre will significantly reduce the need to refer critically ill patients to hospitals in larger cities. The medical college currently runs a 50-bed trauma centre that caters to patients from eastern Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Bihar.
The integrated setup will enable doctors to provide faster treatment during the “golden hour” following serious injuries, improving survival chances. The new facility will double treatment capacity, ease pressure on existing infrastructure and strengthen emergency medical care across the region.