PMCH conducts first caesarean delivery in new operation theatre complex

Guwahati: Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) carried out its first caesarean section at the newly constructed Operation Theatre (OT) Complex in the college building on 2 November 2026, according to The Sentinel Assam. The surgery began at around 11 am under the leadership of Dr Ratna Talukdar and resulted in the birth of a healthy baby girl. Both mother and newborn were reported to be doing well after the procedure. The delivery took place in the OT Complex that was recently built as part of the college’s expansion, marking the inaugural use of the facility for a major obstetric operation.

First caesarean at the new OT complex

The event is described as the first caesarean delivery conducted within the newly established OT Complex inside the medical college building. Hospital officials said the successful operation demonstrates that the new infrastructure is ready for clinical use. The newborn is the daughter of a staff member of PMCH, and the parent expressed gratitude to the medical team for the care and dedication shown during the procedure.

Collaborative effort of multiple departments

The operation was carried out through coordinated efforts of the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anaesthesiology and Paediatrics. Each department contributed its specialised expertise, with obstetrics and gynaecology leading the surgical aspect, anaesthesiology managing pain relief and patient stability, and paediatrics attending to the newborn immediately after birth. The joint participation underscores the teamwork among the hospital’s clinical units.

Reactions from hospital and state officials

PMCH Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent Prof. (Dr) B K Baishya expressed happiness over the achievement, describing it as encouraging news for residents of Guwahati and neighbouring areas who have been awaiting the commencement of services at the new facility. He noted that the successful delivery would boost confidence in the hospital’s capacity to handle complex cases. The Chief Minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, congratulated the medical team and said the achievement would strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in the region. The chief minister’s comment highlighted the government’s focus on improving health infrastructure.

Significance for the community

The successful delivery underscores the hospital’s readiness to provide advanced maternal care to the local population. By delivering the first caesarean in the new OT Complex, PMCH moves closer to offering a broader range of obstetric services, which residents of Guwahati and surrounding areas have been anticipating. The event also reflects the institution’s commitment to improving health outcomes for mothers and newborns in the region. Hospital administrators anticipate that the OT Complex will host many more surgeries as the facility becomes fully operational.