Dr. GENERAL HOSPITAL THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

The service is satisfactory, as they provide decent care. There is also a dental department in the hospital. However, the building and its surroundings are not well-maintained. There is no proper seating arrangement for patients.

General Hospital Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1865 by His Highness Karthika Thirunal Maharaja of Travancore. It is situated in a land area of 26 acres functioning in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram city, near Secretariat and District court, Vanchiyoor. It is very adjacent to the Directorate of health services. We provide efficient services to the public for their all health needs. The General hospital Thiruvananthapuram may be affected by various level of emergencies. It may have external, internal or combination of external and internal such as earthquake that can affect the functionality of the hospital. The plan will help hospital staff respond in a proactive manner to various hazards be it internal or external. This will also enable the General hospital Thiruvananthapuram to minimize injuries and casualties in case of any unforeseen incident or accident. The General Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, which is one of the few major hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram of Kerala, not only caters the needs of the communities in the city, but also serves health services to the communities spread across Kerala state. It is the most important health facility in Trivandrum city and therefore it is of utmost importance that the hospital to be prepared to respond to any emergency or disastrous event. The recent flooding in Kerala has affected as close to 332 health facilities, 61 Ayurveda institutions and 59 homeopathic centers as per Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) report developed by UNDP. The Hospital Safety Guideline developed by National Disaster Management Authority mandates the Hospital Disaster Management Plan (HDMP) "optimally prepare the staff, institutional resources and structures of the hospital for effective performance in different disaster situations". It further states that "each hospital shall have its own Hospital Disaster Management Committee (HDMC) responsible for developing a Hospital Disaster Management Plan". Members of this committee shall be trained to institute and implement the Hospital Incident Response System (HIRS) - for both internal and external disasters. The General Hospital Thiruvananthapuram, which is prone to many hazards such as earthquake, landslide, flood and fire etc. has considered to develop a Disaster Management Plan. This plan has been prepared to help the hospital manage various types of events, from simple and limited emergencies to major incidents such as earthquakes. The plan has several levels of activation depending on the type of emergency situation.

General Hospital, Trivandrum, stands as one of Kerala's oldest and most respected public healthcare institutions, serving the community since its establishment in 1865. Situated in the heart of the city, it caters to thousands of patients every day, offering affordable and accessible medical care to people from all walks of life. As a government-run facility, it plays a crucial role in the state's public health network, providing both outpatient and inpatient services across multiple specialties. The hospital is known for its dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and support staff who work tirelessly to treat a large patient load with compassion and skill. Departments such as general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics, orthopedics, and dermatology operate daily, supported by diagnostic services including laboratory facilities, radiology, and ultrasound. Emergency services run around the clock, ensuring that urgent cases are attended to without delay. While the infrastructure is functional, the hospital continues to upgrade facilities to meet growing demands. Crowds are common, yet the institution remains a lifeline for those seeking quality treatment without the financial burden of private care. General Hospital, Trivandrum, is more than just a medical facility - it is a symbol of public service, healing, and trust built over more than a century.

One of the oldest hospital in the city. A combination of old and modern buildings. Almost all imaging facilities are available inside the hospital itself. Having free two-wheeler/four wheeler parking near the entry itself. Enough medical stores and allied facilities are also available outside the campus. Greenery is well protected.

General Hospital Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1865 by His Highness Karthika Thirunal Maharaja of Travancore. The booking can be done online, which saves a lot of time. The service is satisfactory, as they provide decent care. There is also a dental department in the hospital. However, the building and its surroundings are not well-maintained. There is no proper seating arrangement for patients. Most medical tests need to be done in private labs, which are much more expensive than the hospital bills. The auto stand and bus stop are right in front of the hospital.

Good health service from state government. Good atmosphere. But some issue like parking fee and toll fee for the ward. Its very unfair poor peoples are coming for treatment then why they doing this?

I visited the general hospital near Vanchiyoor, Trivandrum, with a student who fainted. At the casualty, the staff at the OP ticket counter were slow and made me wait a long time without explanation. The hospital was unhygienic, with blood on the beds and floors, and it wasn't well-maintained. The staff were rude and unhelpful. I can't understand how anyone can go there for treatment. And the fun part was they forgot to remove cannula from the patient's hand how pathetic

The very first place which comes into one's mind if you are sick and need medicine free of cost or in a cost effective way. The government run general hospital. Hospital has its merits and demerits. Huge waiting time and unhygienic surroundings is the biggest drawback. One could find doctors for almost all the specialities over here. The biggest drawback one pharmacy with two/three counters for all the medicine disbursement. People have to stand in queue for hours just to get the medicines. Not enough waiting areas. If you are coming here on a rainy day it's the worst.