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Rotary Kamdar Opens Life-Saving Dialysis Hub
7 Nov
Summary
- A new dialysis center opened at Government Peripheral Hospital.
- The center is equipped with 10 dialysis machines and advanced plants.
- It aims to serve up to 30 patients daily, funded by a health scheme.
A new Rotary Kamdar Dialysis Centre was recently established at the Government Peripheral Hospital in Anna Nagar, marking a significant advancement in public healthcare. This initiative is a collaborative effort by Rotary District 3234, the Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk, and supported by the Pushpavati Babulal Kamdar Charitable Trust and Wockhardt Foundation.
The center boasts state-of-the-art medical equipment, including ten dialysis machines and sophisticated water and effluent treatment plants, with a total value of ₹1.6 crore. This facility is designed to accommodate up to 30 patients daily.
Daily operational costs for dialysis will be covered through the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme. The inauguration was attended by Health Minister K.G. Arunraj, who highlighted the importance of collective efforts in healthcare, drawing parallels with Rotary's success in polio eradication.
