Lourdes Hospital

Introduction & Legacy

Lourdes Hospital, Kochi, is a mission-run, multi‑speciality tertiary care facility established on 1 August 1965 under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Verapoly. The foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1962 by Archbishop Joseph Attipetty, with services commencing three years later. Nestled in Pachalam, Ernakulam, Kerala, Lourdes has grown into a premier healthcare institution committed to compassionate care, medical excellence, and holistic healing.

Mission Run & Community Service

As one of the first mission hospitals in Kerala, Lourdes is guided by Christian values—prioritizing service to the poor, underserved, and marginalized. Its social programs include free outreach clinics, subsidies for the financially disadvantaged, and continuous efforts to serve communities regardless of caste or creed. This mission-driven ethos remains central to its identity after six decades of service.

NABH Accreditation & Quality Standards

A defining milestone in Lourdes Hospital’s journey is its recognition by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH). On 31 March 2014, Lourdes became the first mission-run multi‑speciality hospital in Kerala to receive NABH accreditation, after rigorous evaluation across ~600 quality standards covering patient safety, ethical practices, caregiver efficiency, and patient feedback mechanisms. Today, only a select group of hospitals in Kerala—about 20—hold this prestigious accreditation, underlining Lourdes’s leadership in healthcare quality.

Infrastructure & Speciality Care

From its modest beginnings, Lourdes has expanded into a sprawling complex featuring 600 beds, including 120 ICU beds, and around 36–41 speciality departments kristujayantihospital.com. Highlights include:

• Lourdes Heart Institute & Neuro Centre (2007), inaugurated by Defense Minister A. K. Antony, offering advanced cardiology and neurology interventions.
• State-of-the-art diagnostic and support services: CT, MRI, echo, dialysis, blood bank, ICU, emergency, physiotherapy, and more lourdeshospital.in.

Academic Programmes & Training Excellence

Lourdes Hospital doesn’t just treat patients—it also nurtures future healthcare professionals. Its academic wing includes:

• DNB postgraduate programmes in 14 medical specialities recognized by the National Board of Examinations.
• Nursing College offering BSc, Post-BSc & MSc Nursing; GNM Nursing School; Paramedical College; and an AHA International Training Centre.
  These initiatives ensure a continuous pipeline of skilled professionals aligned with Lourdes’s standards of excellence.

Landmark Clinical Achievements

Lourdes Hospital is renowned for pioneering medical successes:

• Extreme preterm infant care: In 2019, it successfully treated a baby born at 23 weeks weighing just 380 g—one of the smallest surviving preterm infants in India.
• Tiny twins miracles: Later that year, two 26-week twins born with intrauterine growth issues were nursed to health through months of intensive neonatal care. These feats underscore Lourdes’s strength in neonatology and critical care.

Awards, Recognition & Outreach

Beyond NABH, Lourdes has earned multiple recognitions:

• First Baby‑Friendly designation in Kerala (1993), re‑certified by WHO & UNICEF (2010)
• Green operation theatre certification and numerous state/national healthcare awards mespoir.com.
  Its international service, quality healthcare tourism ties, and presence on national health portals reinforce its standing en.everybodywiki.com.

Future Vision & Continued Growth

Celebrating its golden jubilee in 2014 (inaugurated by former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam), Lourdes continues evolving: adding new blocks, modern equipment, and enhancing services kristujayantihospital.com. With ongoing CME programs, mobile app expansion, and outreach initiatives, its vision remains strong—compassionate, quality healthcare accessible to all, rooted in mission‑run values.

In over 60 years since its inception, Lourdes Hospital, Kochi, has remained true to its founding mission: a beacon of medical excellence, rooted in service & integrity. From pioneering neonatal care to securing NABH accreditation, and from training future healthcare leaders to expanding speciality services, Lourdes stands as a testament to holistic healing in Kerala.

Payment Methods

💳 Payment Methods Accepted:

• Cash
• Debit & Credit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.)
• Digital Wallets (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, BHIM UPI)
• Bank Transfers/NEFT
• Insurance & TPA Payments (for empanelled providers)

Service Locations

Lourdes Hospital primarily serves patients from:

• Kochi City & Greater Ernakulam District
• Central Kerala (including Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur)
• Northern Kerala (Palakkad, Malappuram, Kannur regions)
• Southern Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta)
• Interstate Patients from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
• International Patients from the Middle East & Africa (Medical Tourism)