Andhra Paper Mills donates ₹70 lakh medical equipment to Rajamahendravaram GGH
The equipment was formally handed over by the company's Executive Director Mukesh Jain, and was received by city MLA Adireddi Srinivas and Hospital Superintendent Dr. M. Lakshmi Surya Prabha.
The new equipment will be installed in the neurology, oncology, and gynaecology wings of the hospital.
MLA Mr. Srinivas emphasised gratitude for the contribution and sought more support from the public sector units in Rajamahendravaram City to enhance medical infrastructure and services at the Government Hospital.
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