Kolkata, April 24, 2025: Ruby General Hospital, Eastern India’s first NRI hospital, is marking its 30th anniversary on April 25, 2025, with a series of groundbreaking developments in healthcare. Inaugurated on April 25, 1995, by then Chief Minister Jyoti Basu, and with its Cardiac Surgery Unit opened by Mother Teresa the same year, the hospital has now grown into a 500-bed multispecialty facility with a world-class Cancer Centre.
Major Healthcare Announcements:
- New Technology at Ruby Cancer Centre: The hospital recently launched its second Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator Machine (Version 3.0), offering advanced tumor mapping and precision radiation therapy with the Eclipse Version 18 planning system. This upgrade enhances accuracy in cancer treatment.
- Kolkata’s First Digital PET Scan: Starting June 2025, Ruby will offer Kolkata’s first Digital PET Scan, reducing scan time from 30 minutes to just 5 minutes, with enhanced clarity and significantly reduced radiation dosage. Installation is currently underway.
- Mental Wellness for All: On this special occasion, the hospital launched a Free Mental Wellness Clinic, accessible through the Ruby 24×7 App. This initiative aims to support mental health across all age groups and societal segments.
- Healthcare for Orphaned Children: In a heartwarming gesture, Ruby General Hospital has pledged to take care of 850 destitute and orphan children from Adyapeath Ashram, including annual health check-ups and emergency care.
- Cancer Awareness and Screening: In collaboration with the Missionaries of Charity, Ruby will expand cancer screening programs, education, and diagnostics. Regular sessions and camps will focus on early detection, aiming to reduce treatment costs and improve survival rates.
- Preventive Health Campaign: The hospital will conduct 30,000 preventive health screenings for Diabetes and Hypertension as part of its year-long celebration. The “Be Healthy” kiosk in the outpatient department will offer free blood pressure and sugar checks daily, from 10 am to 6 pm.
Ruby General Hospital has been consistently recognized by Newsweek Magazine USA as one of India’s Top 50 hospitals for five consecutive years (2021–2025), a rare feat in Eastern India.
Founder Chairman Dr. Kamal K Dutta expressed deep gratitude and reaffirmed Ruby’s commitment to affordable, high-quality care. “Our aim has always been service to society. This 30th anniversary is not just a celebration but a renewal of that commitment,” he said.
Sister Michael of the Missionaries of Charity and Vivek Maharaj from Adyapeath Dakshineswar graced the celebration as chief guests, along with Ruby Dutta, who led the cancer care announcements.
With cutting-edge tech, compassionate outreach, and a legacy of service, Ruby General Hospital looks ahead to a future of healthcare excellence and societal impact.
