New ECHS polyclinic inaugurated in Visakhapatnam
According to a release issued on Tuesday, the first ECHS polyclinic, located at INHS Kalyani, has been serving around 55,000 beneficiaries for over two decades. The newly inaugurated facility reinforces the Indian Navy's commitment to the welfare of Armed Forces Veterans, Veer Naris, and their families, the release said. Equipped with a General Outpatient Department (OPD), Dental Clinic, Pharmacy, and Clinical Laboratory, the polyclinic aims to improve access to quality primary healthcare. It also provides referrals to empanelled hospitals for specialised care when necessary.
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