At a time when women’s healthcare in India is increasingly under scrutiny for being fragmented and episodic, a new multispeciality hospital in south Delhi is attempting to create a one-stop healthcare ecosystem exclusively for women. The Women’s Hospital (TWH), which opened this week in Nehru Enclave, positions itself as the capital’s first dedicated multispeciality hospital focused entirely on women across every stage of life from adolescence and reproductive health to menopause and ageing.
Spread across 30,000 sq ft on the Outer Ring Road, the clinician-led facility has 34 beds, including 12 NICU beds, three modular operation theatres, and three labour delivery suites. Founded by healthcare entrepreneur Anika Parashar, with investment led by The Select Group, the hospital combines preventive healthcare, diagnostics, treatment, wellness, mental health support and aesthetics under one roof.
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The launch comes amid growing concern over gaps in women’s healthcare in India. According to estimates cited by the hospital, India has nearly 355 million menstruating women, while around 23 million girls reportedly drop out of school because of poor menstrual hygiene access. Conditions such as PCOS, infertility, cervical cancer and menopause-related complications continue to remain underdiagnosed or poorly addressed in many parts of the country.
“Women are often expected to care for everyone else, but when it comes to their own health, they are left to navigate fragmented systems, delay care, or feel unheard. TWH has been built to change that. We want to create a healthcare home where girls and women across every life stage can access specialised, preventive and holistic care without judgment,” said Anika Parashar, Founder and CEO, The Women’s Hospital.
Unlike traditional hospitals, where women often move between departments and specialists, TWH says it has been designed around “life-stage care”. The hospital has introduced 10 dedicated clinics, including centres focused on adolescence and menarche, fertility and reproductive health, pregnancy and newborn care, postpartum recovery, menopause, metabolic disorders, cancer screening, mental health and geriatric care for elderly women.
The hospital’s clinical team includes specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, neonatology, oncology, urogynecology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, mental health and reconstructive surgery. Among the senior doctors associated with the institution are Dr Raghuram Mallaiah in neonatology, Dr Anjila Aneja and Dr Neena Bahl in obstetrics and robotic surgery, and Dr Debashish Chaudhary in oncology.
The hospital has also placed emphasis on infrastructure and patient experience. It claims to maintain a “Zero Indoor AQI” environment through air purification systems and continuous air-quality monitoring. Privacy-led layouts, infection-control protocols and calming interiors have been integrated into the design, reflecting a growing trend in premium healthcare spaces that aim to combine hospitality-style experiences with medical care.
Technology forms a major part of the hospital’s pitch. TWH has introduced robotic-assisted surgeries, advanced fetal imaging systems, laparoscopic platforms and what it describes as India’s first Korean-designed operating suite. The NICU is powered by an integrated GE satellite monitoring system, while premium labour-delivery-recovery beds have been installed for maternity care.
“India has world-class hospitals, but very few spaces that truly centre the woman as a whole person across her entire life. The Women’s Hospital attempts to address that gap through an integrated and dedicated healthcare model,” said Arjun Sharma, chairman, The Select Group.
Nutrition and recovery are also being incorporated into treatment protocols. Menus at the hospital have reportedly been curated in collaboration with clinical nutritionist Dr Lovneet Batra, with therapeutic meal plans tailored for pregnancy, recovery and metabolic health. The hospital says it has avoided the use of palm oil and Teflon cookware in food preparation.
The opening of TWH reflects a larger shift in India’s healthcare sector, where specialised women-centric clinics and wellness platforms are increasingly emerging alongside traditional multispeciality hospitals. While maternity and fertility centres have existed for decades, fully integrated hospitals dedicated exclusively to women remain relatively rare in India.
Located near Greater Kailash, Kalkaji and Saket, the hospital is expected to cater primarily to urban women seeking integrated, preventive and long-term healthcare support.
Whether the model succeeds could depend on how effectively it balances premium care with accessibility in a country where women’s health often remains under-prioritised within households and healthcare systems alike.
