Kattur UPHC to be upgraded to a community health centre
The Urban Primary Health Centre in Kattur is being upgraded to a 30-bed Community Health Centre to provide specialized medical services. The project is funded under the National Urban Health Mission to improve healthcare access for low-income residents.
Why it matters
Expanding healthcare infrastructure is critical for improving public health outcomes and reducing the burden on larger government hospitals.
The Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) at Kattur is set to be upgraded into a Community Health Centre (CHC), strengthening healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to specialised medical services for residents in the area.
The existing six-bed facility will be upgraded to a 30-bed hospital, with additional rooms, operation theatres, and post-operative wards. Funds for the proposed expansion are expected to be released soon, a senior official said.
Following the upgrade, the centre is expected to function round-the-clock and will be sanctioned additional manpower, including specialist doctors. The expanded facility is expected to improve access to healthcare services for people in the surrounding areas and reduce the need for residents to travel to government hospitals for specialised treatment.
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