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The Hindu
23-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Dialysis unit at Erode GH completes one lakh haemodialysis sessions
The dialysis unit at the Government Headquarters Hospital in Erode has completed one lakh haemodialysis sessions as of Wednesday. The Olirum Erodu Foundation (OEF), which has been supporting the unit for the past 13 years, has provided 16 dialysis machines and appointed 23 staff members to operate the facility. The unit currently serves 46 patients every day. S. Prabhakar, Commissioner and Project Director of the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernisation Project, and District Collector S. Kandasamy honoured doctors, medical staff, and philanthropists who contributed to the unit's success. The OEF Chairman, S. Chinnasamy said the foundation focused on key areas including water, education, sports, health, solid waste management, and infrastructure. The OEF has spent around ₹45 crore so far in these sectors. With 92 active members, the foundation had so far invested ₹1 crore in improving the hospital's infrastructure. The dialysis services can be expanded if additional space is made available at the hospital. Mr. Prabhakar said that the Erode GH dialysis unit also functioned as a training centre for staff from other government hospitals across the State, making it a model unit. He also announced that new technologies will soon be introduced to modernise the State's irrigation systems. District Collector S. Kandasamy lauded the foundation's efforts in running both the dialysis unit and the blood donor network at Erode GH. He assured that the government will provide additional space to support the expansion of services.
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Green shade nets installed at traffic junctions in Erode provide temporary relief to motorists
In a move to provide temporary relief to motorists enduring the searing summer heat, green shade nets are being installed at major traffic junctions in the city. With average temperature in the district consistently exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit since February, heat-related challenges have intensified. The heatwave conditions, prevailing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., have also impacted vehicular movement. Responding to the situation, the Olirum Erodu Foundation — an organisation dedicated to addressing urban challenges — approached the civic body seeking permission to install shade nets at critical locations, including the Collectorate Junction on Perundurai Road, Panneerselvam Park, and Kalaimadu Silai, all of which experience heavy traffic flow. The civic authorities approved the proposal, and the Highways Department also granted its concurrence. Installation at the Collectorate Junction was completed on Sunday, while work at the other two junctions commenced on Monday. Motorists have welcomed the initiative, saying the shade nets offer much-needed relief during long waits at traffic signals. 'Nets are essential for us at busy junctions,' said a motorist at the Collectorate Junction, where the average waiting time is around 120 seconds. Officials said more junctions could be considered for similar installations based on public feedback and the severity of the heat conditions in the coming weeks.
