East Delhi | Arun Sharma

In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure in East Delhi, the Vitalis Superspeciality Children Hospital was formally inaugurated in Dilshad Colony, bringing advanced and accessible medical care closer to thousands of children and their families in the region.


Until now, families with critically ill children were often forced to travel long distances to Central or South Delhi for specialised treatment. The burden of travel, time loss and high medical expenses frequently delayed treatment. With the opening of this state-of-the-art children’s hospital, a significant gap in paediatric healthcare in East Delhi is expected to be bridged.

“No Poor Patient Should Be Turned Away Unattended”
Addressing the gathering at the inauguration ceremony, Standing Committee Chairman of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Satya Sharma, delivered a strong and compassionate message to the hospital management. He emphasised that healthcare should not be treated merely as a business, but as a social responsibility.


He urged the hospital administration to ensure that no poor or needy patient is denied treatment due to lack of money, and appealed for special provisions for free and subsidised treatment for underprivileged children.

Satya Sharma said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains a source of inspiration, adding that the vision of a clean, beautiful and healthy India is essential for the nation’s progress.


Wide Presence of Political and Social Leaders
The inauguration witnessed the presence of several prominent political leaders, social workers and medical professionals. Among those present were Seemapuri MLA Veer Singh Dhingan, Babarpur Councillor Mukesh Bansal, Dilshad Garden Councillor Veer Singh Pawar, and former Delhi Mayor Ram Narayan Dubey, all of whom described the hospital as a landmark achievement for East Delhi.


Other notable attendees included Dr Basant Goyal (Vice-President, Dilshad Garden Mandal, BJP), Deepak Sagar, Shanky Khurana, Sudhir Gupta (Vice-President, Dadhichi Deh Daan Samiti), Pankaj Baliyan, Dr Rakesh Raman Jha (National President, Purvanchal Vichar Manch), senior Congress leader Sunil Jha, Sunil Mittal, along with several eminent personalities from the field of medical science.


Speakers unanimously expressed happiness over the hospital’s opening and stressed that if run with compassion and commitment, it would prove to be a boon for poor and needy children of the region.
Joint Initiative of Dr Mohit Sharma and Dr Dev Kumar Jha


Founding doctors Dr Mohit Sharma and Dr Dev Kumar Jha described the hospital as their first joint healthcare initiative, driven by the vision of combining advanced medical treatment with social responsibility.


Both doctors assured that no child would be deprived of treatment due to financial constraints, and pledged to extend all possible support to economically weaker families with full accountability and sensitivity.


Advanced Paediatric Care Under One Roof
Hospital authorities stated that the facility will offer a wide range of paediatric superspeciality services including Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Dentistry, Cardiology and Pulmonology.


The hospital is also equipped with 24×7 NICU, PICU and ICU facilities, ensuring immediate and critical care for severely ill children.

Doctors highlighted that timely and advanced treatment can be life-changing for children, and the hospital has been established with that very commitment.


A New Ray of Hope for East Delhi
The launch of this superspeciality children’s hospital is being seen as a turning point in East Delhi’s healthcare landscape. Public representatives and social leaders expressed hope that the institution would set an example of medical excellence combined with human compassion, strengthening the future of underprivileged children and reinforcing trust in the healthcare