Poison treatment centre coming soon at Chromepet Government Hospital
Posted on: 28/Apr/2011 2:35:36 AM
The first government hospital to have treatment for poison victims is coming up
at Government (Taluk) Headquarters` Hospital in Chromepet. This is the first government hospital outside the city to have a specialised centre for the treatment of poison victims.
At present, Chennai GH is the only hospital that handles such cases. "The centre is important as our hospital covers a wide area of about 60km, extending up to East Coast Road," said sources in the hospital.
"The specialised centre is a welcome move. With the increase in suburban population, more such specialised facilities in government hospitals are needed. Unlike the city, suburban residents rely on state-run hospitals, including primary healthcare centres and taluk hospitals," said E Karunanidhi, chairman, Pallavaram municipality.
