In a groundbreaking development for emergency medical services, Desun Hospital in Kolkata has become the first hospital in India to launch a fully operational rooftop helipad, marking a historic leap in patient care and critical time management.
This pioneering initiative is aimed at bypassing the city’s congested roads and ensuring faster access to life-saving treatment for critically ill or trauma patients. The rooftop helipad enables air ambulances to land directly on the hospital building, dramatically reducing transportation time and increasing the chances of survival in golden hour cases.
Strategically located in the heart of Kolkata, Desun Hospital’s state-of-the-art helipad is built to handle emergency evacuations and inter-state patient transfers with the highest safety and regulatory standards.
Hospital officials emphasized that this facility will be a game-changer in trauma care, especially during peak hours or natural disasters, when every second counts.
This visionary step not only puts Kolkata on the national healthcare innovation map but also sets a new benchmark for emergency medical infrastructure across India.
