Established in 1845 by the Maharaja of Cochin, Ernakulam General Hospital is Kerala’s largest and most well-equipped government hospital, now with 783 beds. It is a pioneer in public healthcare, offering advanced super specialty services in cardiology, nephrology, urology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, and more. The hospital is a referral centre for the region, performing complex procedures like open heart surgery, kidney transplant, and laparoscopic cancer surgeries. It is renowned for its affordable, accessible care, especially for the economically disadvantaged, and is a model for quality, innovation, and community service in the public sector. The hospital is currently preparing to launch Kerala’s first district-level heart transplant program.

• Cardiology (with Cath Lab, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation)

• Nephrology (hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, renal biopsy, CAPD, CRRT, SLED)

• Urology (uro-oncology, urolithiasis, prostate, andrology, female urology, advanced surgeries)

• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, minimally invasive surgery, aortic surgery)

• Neurosurgery

• General Medicine & General Surgery

• Oncology (cancer surgery, colorectal, abdominal, pancreas, hernia, esophagus)

• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

• Emergency & Trauma Care

• Palliative Care

• Hemodialysis (largest unit in Kerala: 54 machines, 160 patients/day)

• Intensive Care & Specialized ICUs

• LINAC (Linear Accelerator) for radiation therapy

• Central Laboratory (24x7 advanced diagnostics)

Ernakulam General Hospital upholds the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and clinical excellence. It is the first government hospital in Kerala to achieve NABH accreditation and is recognized nationally for quality and innovation in public healthcare.

Vision: To provide accessible, affordable, and world-class healthcare to all, setting benchmarks in public sector medical care.
Mission: To deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care through continuous innovation, quality improvement, and compassionate service, especially for the underprivileged.

• First NABH-accredited general hospital in Kerala

• Kayakalp Award for Swachatha Abhiyan

• SKOCH Order of Merit Award

• FICCI Public Sector Best Hospital Award

• National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) Certification