General Hospital Ernakulam

783-bed government multi-specialty hospital on Marine Drive; Kerala's first NABH-accredited general hospital.

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General Hospital Ernakulam is a hospital in Marine Drive, Kochi, Kerala. 24x7 emergency and trauma care, Multi-specialty OPD — cardiology, neurology, oncology, nephrology, orthopedics, pediatrics and more, Diagnostic imaging — MRI, CT and cardiac catheterization are among its core offerings. Last checked against public sources in 2026-07.

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About General Hospital Ernakulam

General Hospital Ernakulam is a 783-bed multi-specialty government hospital on Marine Drive, founded in 1845 by the Maharaja of Cochin. It is Kerala's first NABH-accredited general hospital and a major public referral centre for Ernakulam and neighbouring districts.

Services

✓24x7 emergency and trauma care
✓Multi-specialty OPD — cardiology, neurology, oncology, nephrology, orthopedics, pediatrics and more
✓Diagnostic imaging — MRI, CT and cardiac catheterization
✓24-hour laboratory and blood bank services

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Frequently asked questions

Where is General Hospital Ernakulam?

On Hospital Road, Marine Drive, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala 682011.

How do I contact the hospital?

Call 0484-2386000 or email generalhospitalernakulam@gmail.com; more information is at generalhospitalernakulam.in.

What is its bed capacity and accreditation?

It has 783 beds and is Kerala's first NABH-accredited government general hospital.

About Marine Drive

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