Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital Receives Three Modern ECG Machines Through RDO Initiative
Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital received three ultramodern ECG machines worth approximately ₹3 lakh, donated through an initiative by Revenue Divisional Officer M. Prabhu. The hospital serves around 4,000 patients daily and had submitted a list of needed medical equipment to improve patient care. The new ECGs feature digital capabilities including WhatsApp report sharing, enabling patients to seek second opinions from other doctors.
The Government Thoothukudi Medical College Hospital in India has acquired three state-of-the-art ECG machines through the efforts of Revenue Divisional Officer M. Prabhu, who approached local companies and businesses for sponsorship. A Thoothukudi-based businessman anonymously donated the three machines, valued at approximately ₹3 lakh, to address the hospital's equipment shortage. The hospital, which treats roughly 4,000 patients daily, had submitted a comprehensive list of required medical equipment including wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, water purifiers, and diagnostic machines. Beyond traditional ECG functionality, these modern machines can immediately transmit reports to patients via WhatsApp, allowing them to share results with other healthcare providers for consultation or second opinions. The machines are expected to be commissioned within days and represent part of a broader initiative by the RDO to equip public healthcare facilities in the district.
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Thoothukudi medical college hospital gets three ECGs, thanks to RDO’s initiative
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