A new dialysis treatment centre built at a cost of ₹77 lakh was inaugurated on Thursday at the Urban Primary Health Centre campus in Ansari Nagar under the Madurai Corporation. Tamil Nadu Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services Palanivel Thiaga Rajan opened the facility, aimed at providing accessible dialysis treatment for patients suffering from kidney-related ailments. Officials stated that the centre was established to expand quality healthcare services for urban residents and ensure that patients requiring regular dialysis can receive treatment closer to their homes.
Key Locations and Project Details:
Ansari Nagar Urban Primary Health Centre, Madurai Corporation jurisdiction covering 100 wards, 33 Urban Primary Health Centres, 61 Urban Health and Wellness Centres, and the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai.
These healthcare facilities collectively provide inpatient and outpatient services, maternal and child healthcare, infectious disease prevention programs, door-to-door medical outreach services, and immunization for children, ensuring continuous access to essential medical care for urban residents.
The dialysis centre was constructed with an investment of ₹77 lakh to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure, bring specialized kidney treatment closer to residents, and reduce the burden on tertiary hospitals. The facility is expected to support patients suffering from chronic kidney disease who require regular dialysis procedures.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Madurai Corporation Commissioner Chitra Vijayan. Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan attended as the chief guest and formally opened the building. The event was attended by Government Rajaji Hospital Dean Arul Sundareskumar, City Health Officer Arvind Jyothi, Assistant Executive Engineer Muthu, Assistant City Health Officer Abhishek, Chief Medical Officer Sreekothai, council members Mahalakshmi and Jayaraj, along with doctors, nurses, and several officials from the Madurai Corporation.
Officials said similar healthcare initiatives will continue to be implemented in various parts of the city to further strengthen public medical services and improve access to specialized treatments for urban residents.
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