Foundation laid for 450-bed facility at Madikeri district hospital
The event was jointly organised by the department of medical education and the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences.
Kodagu district minister NS Bhoseraju laid the foundation stone at the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences campus in Madikeri.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the govt led by chief minister Siddaramaiah has placed a strong emphasis on improving both education and healthcare.
The poor people rely on govt hospitals and it is the responsibility of doctors to ensure quality health services reach poor patients, he said.
Kodagu MLAs Mantar Gowda and AS Ponnanna are working hard to upgrade the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, he added.
Ponnanna, who also serves as the CM's legal adviser, said the long-standing demand for a super-specialty hospital in the region was finally being met. He said development in the district is a collective effort and the healthcare services must be accessible to all.
MLA Mantar Gowda said it was their responsibility to provide the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences with basic facilities. Doctors must deliver prompt and effective medical care to those who visit the hospital, he said. Efforts are being made to strengthen various departments, including the MRI scanning unit. Similar efforts will be made to strengthen the cardiology department. An additional Rs 20 crore will be provided for the development of the institute, he said.
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