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Hans India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
A ventilator donated to VIMS
Visakhapatnam: In an effort to help meet emergency service, a ventilator was donated to Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. The ventilator was given away by the Indus Hospital and its MD Dr Sridhar, CEO Chandra Mouli and general manager (Operations) Sudheer handed over the ventilator to VIMS director K Rambabu. Appreciating the hospital management, Dr Rambabu mentioned that contributing to the emergency care is commendable and it would help in providing better medical services to patients. He stressed that ventilators are very essential for patients in need of emergency treatment. Speaking on the occasion, Indus Hospital MD said that Rs 12 lakh was invested for the ventilator as part of the hospital's corporate social responsibility initiative.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Thalassaemia ward, Sadarem Centre inaugurated at VIMS
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat stated that the Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) has a greater capacity to serve patients compared to King George Hospital (KGH). The MP, along with Vizag East MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu, inaugurated a newly established Thalassaemia Ward, Sadarem Centre, and other amenities developed in collaboration with Divis Laboratories within the VIMS premises. Speaking on the occasion, the MP emphasised that VIMS has ample space for future expansion. "The state government is committed to the development of VIMS and is working to provide all the necessary infrastructure and human resources. Differently-abled individuals in the city were facing difficulties in obtaining Sadarem certificates, which was discussed in the previous district review committee meeting. In response, the state government has set up a Sadarem camp with 30 slots at VIMS. Initially, the camp will be held once a week, but plans are in place to increase it to twice a week. He noted, "VIMS has not yet been developed to its full potential. However, we are now focussing on its development, considering its capacity." He praised VIMS director Rambabu for his efforts toward institutio's growth.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
VIMS houses more facilities
Visakhapatnam:Member of Parliament from Visakhapatnam M Sribharat said that not enough space is left for the expansion of King George Hospital but there is a lot of scope for the development of Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) hospital. Inaugurating a host of facilities at the campus here on Saturday, the MP mentioned that the state government is committed to the development of VIMS and necessary infrastructure and human resources would be provided to the hospital. The disabled in the city were facing difficulties in getting SADAREM certificates, and the issue was discussed during the DRC meeting, he informed. The state government responded to it and took action to set up a SADAREM camp with 30 slots at VIMS Hospital, the MP mentioned. Sribharat said that special attention would be paid to develop the hospital keeping its strength in view. Sribharat informed that the state government will develop VIMS hospital in a big way and that it will provide medical treatment not only to patients in Visakhapatnam but also to the people of North Andhra and Godavari districts. The MP lauded the services of MLA Velagapudi Ramakrishna Babu for his special efforts in the development of VIMS and hoped that further progress will be made under his leadership. Speaking on the occasion, the MLA stated that the state government will move forward by giving top priority to both welfare of the people and development of the state. He mentioned that as part of its social responsibility, Divi's Laboratory has set up three RO plants at VIMS premises for Rs 48 lakh. VIMS director K Rambabu informed that in the first phase, the SADAREM camp was set up only once a week, and in future, steps will be taken to access the camp for twice a week. He said that it is commendable that Divi's have taken the responsibility of maintaining the RO plants for a year. He assured that the hospital management will pay special attention to the maintenance of the plants. The MP and MLA inaugurated newly established Thalassemia ward, SADAREM centre, and three RO plants, among other infrastructure. VIMS deputy director Srinivas Kumar, Divi's Laboratory general manager YS Koteswara Rao, manager D Suresh Kumar, GVMC 10th ward corporator Maddela Rama Lakshmi, 13th ward corporator Kella Sunitha were present.
Hans India
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Vizag Metro Rail to Build Two Train Depots, Land Acquisition Underway
In Vizag, two Metro Rail Depots (MRD) will be set up for the Vizag Metro Rail (VMR) project. One depot will be located at Old Dairy Farm near VIMS, while the other will be up near the Visakhapatnam Port Authority. The depots are key to running the metro smoothly. They store, repair, and clean trains. They also have offices and space for parking trains. Each depot needs about 35 to 40 acres of land. The whole first phase of the VMR needs about 100 acres for three routes. The land cost is around ₹890 crore. Land acquisition is ongoing, with a social impact study (SIA) in progress. About nine acres of private land and 87 acres of government land are needed. The SIA started on May 30, 2025, to check public interest, land needs, alternatives, and effects on the local food supply. The AP Metro Rail Corporation stated that the government land near Old Dairy Farm comes from the Visakhapatnam Port, the railways, the Animal Husbandry, and other departments. APMRC Managing Director N.P. Ramakrishna Reddy said the district is handling land matters and awaits the final SIA report soon.
Hans India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Doctors stage protest at VIMS
Visakhapatnam: Doctors working as assistant professors at Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) staged a silent protest at the hospital from 9 am to 11 pm on Thursday demanding salary hike. The doctors said that they have been working for a salary of Rs 92,000 per month for more than three years after joining the service as assistant professors, while doctors working at Palasa Kidney Hospital in Andhra Pradesh on a contract basis are being paid Rs 1.6 lakh per month. They said that the PG students are getting more than their salary as stipend. The VIMS assistant professors demanded that their contract should be renewed with increased salaries.
