Telangana to treat NRIs and foreign patients at upcoming TIMS hospital in Warangal

The Telangana government is planning to extend specialised medical services to non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign nationals at the upcoming 24-storey multi-super-speciality Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) hospital in Warangal. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed the health department to prepare the facility, which is expected to become operational soon, to serve as a key hub for international patients.

The initiative aims to position the state as a major medical tourism hub while reducing the heavy patient load on healthcare facilities in Hyderabad. Under the directive of the Chief Minister, the health department is currently searching for a suitable senior bureaucrat to serve as the director of administration for the Warangal hospital.

As part of a broader strategy, Chief Minister Reddy instructed officials to integrate the upcoming Warangal hospital with other TIMS facilities in Sanathnagar, Alwal, and LB Nagar. This integration is intended to establish a coordinated healthcare network across the state.

To accommodate critical cases, the government plans to equip the Warangal hospital with modern medical technology and specialised treatment facilities. The setup will include a dedicated 24x7 emergency care system and approximately 50 emergency care beds. Additionally, an expert monitoring committee will be formed to provide specialised medical support tailored for NRIs and foreign patients.

The hospital will cater to citizens from various countries, including the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. MGM Hospital superintendent Dr. K Ramkumar Reddy stated that the new facility will be fully equipped to treat foreign nationals who require emergency medical attention.

Dr. Ramkumar Reddy also highlighted that the number of international visitors to Warangal has increased over the last four years. He noted that several patients from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have already received treatment at existing state-run hospitals in the city, underscoring the demand for the new multi-super-speciality facility.