The announcement calls for expediting steps to acquire 50 acres of land earmarked for the expansion plans of MCH and subsequently handing it over to the Directorate of Medical Education, along with the District Collector, ensuring soil testing and all ancillary and mandatory investigations.
Besides, cutting-edge facilities like modular operation theatres will be incorporated with the funding of ₹1.5 crores from the MP fund, which will later be handed over to the Kerala Medical Services Corporation.
However, construction is underway for the women's hostel, compound wall, streetlights, and installation of an 11-kV feeder line which is expected to be completed within a month. Furthermore, plans for solid waste disposal and the construction of a new block for a nursing college are also included.
Speaking to The Hindu, Ms George in her statement has said that “a Special Purpose Vehicle would be created for the preparation of the master plan”.
“The attendance of medical faculty as well as non-faculty staff be ensured in the institution”, Ms George further added in her statement.
Meanwhile, Mr Augustine stated that “the construction of the road from the Cheruthioni bus stand to the MCH be commenced immediately. The civil, mechanical and electrical works in the new block of the hospital will be taken up soon”.
The meeting was also headed by the Principal Secretary (Health), State Mission Directors of the National Health Mission, the Director of Medical Education, the Director of Health Services and other senior health officials.
The Master Plan of the Government of Kerala will enhance both the infrastructure requirements and the standard of medical services in the region.
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