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Kottayam Medical College to get new cardiology block, CM inaugurates various projects

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 22 (UNI) Administrative approval has been given for a new 200-bed cardiology block at Kottayam Medical College in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday while inaugurating various projects of the Medical College built with Rs 36.42 crores funding from NABARD.
"The starting of a special block for the treatment of heart disease would pave the way for the development of cardiology and cardio thoracic disciplines at the Kottayam Medical College. The Medical College was able to raise the profile of Kerala to the world by treating the 93 and 88-year-old Covid affected couple with special care,” the CM said on the occasion.
The CM also said that the construction of the surgical block for Rs 134.45 crores and the medical and surgical store for Rs 3 crores will be completed on time. The amount was allocated through KIIFB. The surgical block is part of the first phase Rs 564 crores master plan for the development of Kottayam Medical College. Resident Quarters, Ladies Hostel, Negative Pressure ICU, New Wards, ICU and Toilet Complex built at a cost of Rs 42.69 crores were inaugurated today.
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