Superb news!! A 24 hour emergency centre with state-of-art facilities inaugurated now near Chennai!!
Posted on: 18/Jul/2024 9:34:54 AM
On Wednesday, 17th July, the TN health minister Mr. M. Subramanian became cynosure of many eyes. He inaugurated a 24 hour emergency centre and sub health centre buildings with state-of-art equipment at Chengalpet near Chennai. Information is that an amount of Rs 2.20 cr was spent on this project.
According to the health minister, when there is no nearby hospital in the highway accident prone areas 95% of the people get saved by the nearby 24 hour emergency centre in such places. He threw light about how the patients would be taken to the emergency room immediately and hw appropriate treatment would be provided. By this, the road accident death rates would come down.
It is important to note that these 24 hour emergency centres not only treat accident cases but also other medical emergencies like heart attack, snake bites, allergies, abdominal pain, injury due to falling down etc.
Innuyir Kappom Scheme:
Under the Innuyir Kappome Scheme, till date, more than 5000 lives have been saved at an estimated cost of Rs 5.65 cr. Under the Varumun Kappom Scheme in Chengalpet district, the health dept has conducted many camps and more than 72000 people have been benefited.
