Media Release
Mangaluru, Dec 12: KMC Hospital Mangaluru has expanded its state-of-the-art 24x7 emergency wing by inaugurating the KMC Hospital Emergency Centre at Sri Krishna Hospital, Kakkinje, located in Belthangady taluk. This facility aims to provide life-saving medical services to residents in and around Kakkinje, Ujire, Neria, and Charmadi, significantly enhancing access to emergency care in the region.
The inauguration ceremony, held on December 7, was graced by Dr Tejaswini Ananthkumar, social reformer and managing trustee of Adamya Chetana Foundation, Bengaluru. Speaking on the occasion, she remarked, “The remote area of Kakkinje village will benefit greatly from this 24x7 emergency service.”
The event was presided over by MK Pranesh, deputy chairman of the Karnataka legislative council, who emphasized the importance of this new facility for the local community.
Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer, KMC Hospital, stated, “We are excited to bring our world-class emergency services to Kakkinje, ensuring that residents in this region have access to timely, life-saving medical care. This facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by highly skilled professionals. We are committed to providing the highest standard of emergency care, 24/7. We will also be providing super-specialty OPD services at the hospital.”
Dr Jeedu Radhakrishnan, head of the department of emergency medicine, KMC Hospital, added, “The KMC Emergency Centre at Sri Krishna Hospital, Kakkinje, is designed to handle all kinds of emergencies with efficiency and care. Our team is ready to provide critical interventions and improve health outcomes for the community. This new facility will go a long way in bridging the healthcare gap in the region. We have similar satellite emergency centres at Pragathi Specialty Hospital, Puttur, and KAHM Hospital, Chervathur, Kerala, which have helped us save many lives. When patients receive emergency care at the right time, it can extend their golden hour, especially if advanced medical care is needed elsewhere.”
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Vasantha Salian, regional director, SKDRDP Insurance Department; Sharada, president of Charmadi gram panchayat; Thresia KP, headmistress of St Thomas High School, Neria; Dr Muralikrishna Irwathraya, managing director; and Dr Vandana M Irwathraya, medical director of Sri Krishna Hospital, Kakkinje.
With this new emergency centre, KMC Hospital Mangaluru continues its commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility for rural communities, ensuring that residents of Belthangady taluk have access to emergency care when they need it most. This facility is poised to save countless lives and improve overall health outcomes for the region.
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With the completion of the acquisition of Medica Synergie Hospitals and AMRI Hospitals Limited in September 2023, the integrated network now has a pan-India footprint of 37 hospitals across 19 cities, with over 10,500 beds, a talented pool of 5,600+ doctors, and an employee strength of over 18,600.
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