Minister KG Arunraj orders streamlined digital registration at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital and calls for timely completion of the upcoming paediatric super speciality facility.
Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Shri KG Arunraj has directed officials to streamline patient registration services at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in Guindy and expedite the construction of the upcoming Children’s Super Speciality Hospital and Research Centre.
During an inspection of the hospital, the minister reviewed the functioning of the ‘NalamAI’ digital registration system after observing long queues of patients. Seeking an explanation from officials over delays in the registration process, he instructed them to deploy adequate staff to assist patients in using the digital platform. The move is aimed at ensuring faster registration and reducing waiting time for patients visiting the hospital.
Arunraj also inspected the outpatient and neurology departments, where he reviewed treatment records and interacted with patients to assess the quality of healthcare services being provided.
During the visit, doctors highlighted the shortage of toilet facilities in the outpatient block, stating that the existing infrastructure was inadequate to meet the needs of the large patient footfall. Responding to the issue, the minister said the matter would be taken up with the Public Works Department (PWD) and directed officials to ensure proper cleanliness and regular maintenance of the available facilities.
The minister also responded to a patient’s request for assistance under the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS). He instructed the concerned authorities to facilitate the immediate issuance of the patient’s insurance scheme card.
Later, Arunraj reviewed the progress of the Children’s Super Speciality Hospital and Research Centre, which is under construction on the Guindy King Institute campus. The project, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 338.70 crore, is spread over 6.5 acres.
According to officials, the upcoming facility will include emergency and trauma services, radiology, outpatient departments, intensive care units, operation theatres, inpatient wards, hostels and residential quarters.
The minister directed the contractor to maintain prescribed quality standards and ensure that construction is completed within the scheduled timeline. He stressed that the project should be executed without compromising quality or causing delays so that the hospital can become operational as planned, further strengthening specialised paediatric healthcare infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.
