Notice
CANTONMENT GENERAL HOSPITAL
SADAR BAZAR, DELHI CANTT - 110010
The Cantonment General Hospital (CGH) is a 49 bedded unit (under development to 100-bedded hospital) at present, providing general medical and primary emergency care services, including Radiology, Laboratory and Delivery services. Besides Cantonment residents, patients from adjoining areas around Cantonment viz. Palam, Mahipalpur, Sagarpur, Lajwanti Garden, Janakpuri, Tilak Nagar, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida etc. are also utilizing health care services provisioned by the Board. The hospital has all major specialties including Orthopedics, Paediatrics, ENT, Anesthesia, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Medicine, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology and Dentistry. The hospital is also maintaining a Physiotherapy Department fully equipped with latest equipment.
Our Logo: The official logo of Cantonment General Hospital presents the 2 serpents entwined around the Caduceus which was the Staff of Hermes (Mercury) in Greek Mythology. The staff is topped by a round knob and flanked by wings. The two serpents represent the pineal gland and the pituitary gland (which both look snake like when uncoiled); the staff represents the spinal column; the knob represents the medulla; and the wings signify the two hemispheres of the brain (the wrinkled cross-section of the brain has the shape and texture of stylized wings); the number of intersections of the snakes corresponds to the endocrine glands.
It is believed that, the snake had magical powers associated with prophecy, dreams and healing. The Greeks also believed that the Gods appeared on earth in the guise of serpents. The Greeks, Egyptians and Hindus venerated the snake as the companion of Gods as the shedding of skin and renewal is emphasized as symbolizing rejuvenation.
Cantonment General Hospital is also implementing all National Health Programs sponsored by the Central Government/ State Government including Pulse Polio Program, School Health and Tuberculosis Control. The Cantonment General Hospital is also running School Health Program in all schools of the Cantonment Board under which health checkups of students.
Cantonment General Hospital also has, within its premises, one DOT Center & Family Health Post of Govt of NCT of Delhi and a Homeopathic clinic managed by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH). The DOTS Centre of Delhi Govt provides free microscopy services and treatment of tuberculosis. The Family Health Post of Delhi Govt provides Maternal and Child Health Services including Antenatal Care and Immunization Services.
Medical health camps are being organized by the Cantonment General Hospital at regular intervals for best health care services.
The hospital also supervises the Dispensaries at Village Naraina and Village Jharera being run by the Cantonment Board.