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TIMS Sanathnagar: Surgeries Ready, Advanced Scans Tested
11 May
Summary
- Operation theatres at TIMS-Sanathnagar are fully prepared for surgeries.
- Advanced diagnostic equipment installation, including CT, MRI, and X-ray, is complete.
- Health Minister directed strengthening of cardiac and organ transplant services.
The Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS)-Sanathnagar is nearing full operational status, with its operation theatres ready for conducting surgeries. Advanced diagnostic equipment, including CT scan, MRI, and digital X-ray machines, has been successfully installed and is currently undergoing testing. This readiness was confirmed during a review meeting where Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha emphasized the need to develop TIMS Sanathnagar into a facility offering comprehensive medical services.
The Minister specifically directed the enhancement of specialized cardiac and organ transplant care infrastructure at the institute. Officials provided an update on the ongoing trial run of medical services, detailing operational challenges and identified gaps. The discussion also covered the readiness of cath labs and dedicated operating theatres for advanced cardiac and transplant procedures.
Further directives were issued to bolster non-medical services to ensure a better patient experience. These included improving sanitation and security management, along with arranging dining facilities for patients and their attendants. The overall focus remains on making TIMS Sanathnagar a fully functional and advanced healthcare institution.
