Kakinada – The Kakinada Government General Hospital (GGH) has received a major boost in medical infrastructure, thanks to ₹78.77 lakh in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions from industries including ONGC, Biofuels Ltd, and Gemini Edible Oils Ltd. The funds have facilitated the installation of advanced medical equipment and renovation of key hospital facilities.
District Collector Shan Mohan formally inaugurated the new infrastructure and equipment in the Neurology, Pulmonology, Anesthesia, and Cardiac wings within the hospital’s Trauma Care Block. Speaking at the event, the Collector expressed his commitment to further upgrading the hospital’s environment and medical capabilities to offer high-quality care to the public.
Renovations and Additions
As part of the development:
- A renovated Preventive Oncology shed at the Orthopaedic OP block was inaugurated.
- The Blood Sample Collection OP Shed also underwent a facelift.
These improvements aim to enhance patient comfort, reduce waiting times, and improve overall service efficiency.
Key Officials Present
The event was attended by several notable dignitaries and hospital staff, including:
- MLC Karri Padmasri
- Dr. Lavanya Kumary, GGH Superintendent
- Dr. Attaluri Vishnuvardhan, Principal, Rangaraya Medical College
- Dr. Srinivasan
- Sunil Kumar, General Manager HR, ONGC
- Pithani Trinath, Chief Planning Officer
- Ch. Rathnaraju, Executive Engineer, APMSIDC
Vision for Healthcare in AP
The initiative reflects the growing role of CSR in public healthcare development and aligns with the broader efforts by the Andhra Pradesh government to digitize and modernize healthcare delivery.
Earlier this month, CM N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Tata Digital Nerve Centre (DiNC) in Kuppam, Chittoor district, a first-of-its-kind facility designed to offer connected and patient-centric care. Integrated with 13 PHCs and 92 village health centres, the DiNC enhances care through digital tools and centralized health record management.
Looking Ahead
Collector Shan Mohan noted that additional steps would be taken to further improve equipment and service quality at Kakinada GGH, with continued partnerships between the government and private sector players.
The developments mark a significant stride in enhancing public health infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, ensuring better access and care for thousands of patients in the region.
