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Srirangam Hospital Set for Major Overhaul
26 Jul
Summary
- Historic Srirangam hospital infrastructure needs replacement.
- Existing facility faces dilapidated buildings and space constraints.
- New modern infrastructure will enhance patient healthcare.
The Government Hospital in Srirangam is slated for a significant upgrade with the Health Department proposing new infrastructure to replace the existing facility. This historic public healthcare center, which began as a British-era dispensary in 1873, has grown into a taluk hospital.
Currently, the hospital handles approximately 750 outpatients and up to 120 inpatients daily. It operates on land leased from the HR&CE department for a monthly rent of ₹80,000. While some buildings are relatively new, others, including the casualty block and male medical ward, are over 150 years old and in severe disrepair, with the male medical ward already shut down due to being unfit for use.
Sources indicate that about half of the current structures are usable, while the rest cannot be utilized. Consequently, the Directorate of Medical Services has put forward a proposal for a completely new infrastructure equipped with modern amenities. HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh confirmed that new infrastructure is planned, with discussions ongoing regarding its location—either at the current premises or a new site—to ensure advanced medical care.
