Bengaluru, April 13, 2026:
Aster DM Healthcare has expanded its footprint in the city with the inauguration of an upgraded Women & Children facility at its Whitefield hospital, marking over 12 years of service in Bengaluru. The expansion, undertaken at an investment of ₹96 crore, increases the hospital’s total bed capacity from 380 to 539.
The newly launched 159-bed dedicated centre, ‘Aster Women & Children’, is designed to provide comprehensive care spanning preconception to childbirth and beyond. It brings together a range of specialised services, including water birthing, advanced laparoscopic gynaecology, foetal medicine and surgery, a Level 3A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), fertility services, neonatal and paediatric surgeries, a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and a high dependency unit (HDU). A child development centre is also part of the expanded facility.
The facility was inaugurated by Dinesh Gundu Rao, Karnataka’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare, along with U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, in the presence of U.T. Iftikhar Ali, Chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council.
Speaking on the occasion, Aster DM Healthcare Founder and Chairman Dr. Azad Moopen said the expansion reflects the group’s focus on scaling both capacity and capabilities to meet the rising demand for quality maternal and paediatric care. He noted that the facility aims to deliver integrated, end-to-end services for mothers and children under one roof, supported by advanced infrastructure and specialised expertise.
Shri.Dinesh Gundu Rao, Karnataka’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare, highlighted the growing need for dedicated maternal and child healthcare facilities in urban centres, observing that such institutions play a crucial role in improving access to quality care and strengthening health outcomes. He added that investments in specialised healthcare infrastructure contribute to building a more resilient public health system.
With this expansion, alongside upcoming projects including a 500-bed facility and a 430-bed hospital in Sarjapur, Aster is set to increase its total bed capacity in the region to 2,579, further consolidating its position among the leading private healthcare providers in Karnataka.
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