Health Minister K.G. Arunraj chaired a review meeting on Thursday regarding healthcare services at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital. He said the government started filling many nursing posts and appointed 700 doctors. Officials also discussed plans to prevent dengue spread after rains and promised better infrastructure for the hospital.
Health Minister K.G. Arunraj on Thursday chaired a review committee meeting to review the healthcare services being provided at Thoothukudi Government Medical College and Hospital (TKGMCH).
Speaking to the media, he said that a departmental survey would be conducted in Thoothukudi and two other districts. In the first phase, appointment orders had been issued to 2,500 nurses and a Government Order in this regard would be issued soon.
He added that the government was taking precautionary measures to prevent the spread of dengue, which tends to increase once the rain subsides. Since assuming office, the government has appointed more than 700 doctors and 1,1193 health inspectors. In addition, 4,724 nursing posts were also being filled, he said.
He further noted that the necessary equipment and basic infrastructure facilities required at the hospital would be ensured.
Earlier Mr. Arunraj and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Minister P. Mathan Raja presented appointment orders to 47 nurses selected for Primary Health Centres, government hospitals and government medical college hospitals.
Health Secretary Darez Ahamed, Thoothukudi District Collector Vishu Mahajan, TKGMCH Dean Ebenezer Joel Kumar and other officials were present.