Gastroenterology department at Ernakulam GH to be formally inaugurated in July
The Gastroenterology department at Ernakulam General Hospital is set for a formal inauguration in July following a successful pilot phase. Despite its success, the unit faces significant challenges, including a shortage of manpower and a reliance on voluntary services.
Why it matters
It highlights the struggle of public healthcare infrastructure in India to meet the specialized medical needs of the population without adequate staffing.
Five months after the Gastroenterology department was launched on a pilot basis at General Hospital (GH), Ernakulam, it is set to be formally inaugurated in July. As part of the expansion of its services, additional equipment will be handed over to the department, Hibi Eden, MP, told The Hindu .
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