Lions Multispeciality Hospital in Visakhapatnam was established with a vision to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare to cancer patients and the wider community. In 1984, the Lions of District 324C1 (Present 316A) formed a separate trust known as the “Lions District 324 C1 Cancer Treatment and Research Centre” to build a dedicated healthcare institution in Visakhapatnam. The primary objective was to ensure that cancer treatment and medical care are accessible to everyone, especially those who cannot afford expensive treatments.
This initiative by Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest voluntary service organization, resulted in the creation of Lions Cancer Hospital, a unique healthcare institution built and managed by the Lions community. The hospital was founded with the mission of providing comprehensive, compassionate, and affordable treatment for cancer patients.
Over the years, Lions Hospital has evolved into a trusted cancer care center in the region, offering all major modalities of cancer treatment under one roof. These services include:
Oncological Surgery
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted Therapy
Palliative and Supportive Care
To support these treatments, the hospital established essential medical facilities such as Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry laboratories, Radiology department, in-house pharmacy, and physiotherapy services.
Since 1996, the hospital has successfully treated over 35,000 cancer patients, including patients from neighboring states such as Telangana, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh. On average, the hospital handles around 30 outpatient consultations daily and performs approximately 60 surgeries every month.
With the growing healthcare needs of the community, the hospital expanded its services beyond oncology and transformed into Lions Multispeciality Hospital. Today, the hospital provides medical services across several specialties including:
General Medicine
General Surgery
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Orthopaedics
ENT
Dermatology
Diabetology
Urology & Nephrology
Pulmonology
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Palliative Care
These services are supported by qualified doctors, trained nursing staff, and modern medical infrastructure, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
Lions Hospital has always been committed to serving society beyond clinical treatment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital conducted a large vaccination initiative and successfully vaccinated around 25,000 people.
The hospital has also contributed significantly to maternal and child healthcare. After becoming a multispeciality hospital, more than 100 babies have been safely delivered at the facility.
The development and growth of Lions Hospital have been made possible through the support of several organizations and philanthropists. Many institutions have contributed through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives and donations.
Some of the organizations that have supported the hospital include:
LCGH
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation
Devi Sea Foods CSR Foundation
Visakhapatnam Port Trust
L & T GEO Structure
Enveda Therapeutics India Pvt Ltd
Nekkanti Sea Foods Limited
LAURUS Charitable Trust
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd
Sravan Shipping Services
Daspalla Hotels Pvt Ltd
These contributions have helped strengthen the hospital’s infrastructure and expand healthcare services.
The Lions District Trust is registered to undertake CSR activities, and donations made to the trust are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This enables individuals and organizations to contribute to the hospital’s mission of delivering affordable and compassionate healthcare.
From its humble beginnings as a cancer treatment initiative to its present status as a multispeciality healthcare institution, Lions Multispeciality Hospital continues to uphold the values of service, compassion, and medical excellence.
With the continued guidance of Lions leadership, dedicated doctors, and the support of the community, the hospital remains committed to providing accessible, ethical, and high-quality healthcare for generations to come.