Clara Swain Hospital
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| Clara Swain Hospital | |
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 Entry gate of Clara Swain Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Bareilly, India |
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| Opened | early 1870s |
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| Lists | Hospitals in India |
The Clara Swain Hospital is a hospital located in Bareilly, India. It was founded by Dr. Clara Swain in the early 1870s to provide focused medical care to women and children. Presently, the Clara Swain Hospital remains the "oldest and largest Methodist hospital in India." At the pinnacle of the hospital's career, 350 patient beds were in use, and an active community outreach program was in place. Additionally, it was the lead institution for nursing education in Northern India. However, by 1998, the hospital had acquired great debt and had only 30 patients in attendance. Subsequently, debate sprung over the decision to officially close the hospital, under the Methodist Church in India.[1]
