A new 14-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit with advanced medical technology was inaugurated at Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital in Coimbatore.
The unit was inaugurated by Minister for Backward Classes Welfare V. Sampath Kumar. The inauguration ceremony was held under the leadership of Dr. K. Madeswaran, Chairman and Managing Director of Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital Ltd.
Speaking at the event, Minister V. Sampath Kumar said the Tamil Nadu Government was taking several measures for the development of the healthcare sector.
He said the annual financial assistance for treatment under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme had been increased from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 25 lakh, benefiting many people.
He said the first 48 hours after an accident were crucial and noted that life-saving emergency treatment was being provided free of cost during this period at empanelled government and private hospitals. Such timely treatment had helped reduce accident-related fatalities, he said.
Minister said Coimbatore was progressing rapidly in all sectors and described Royal Care Hospital’s efforts to continuously introduce world-class modern technologies in the medical field as commendable.
Dr. K. Madeswaran explained the key features of the new Neuro Critical Care Unit. He said Royal Care Hospital was among the leading hospitals in India in bringing advanced global medical technologies to patients for better treatment and care.
Dr. Sivakumar, Head of the Neuro Critical Care Unit, explained the treatment facilities and modern medical infrastructure available at the 14-bed facility.
N. M. Sukumar, Member of the Legislative Assembly, Sulur, Medical Director Parandhaman Sethupathi, Chief Operating Officer Mani Senthil Kumar, Senior General Manager of the Marketing Division Venkatesh, doctors and hospital administrators attended the inauguration.
