- Given that MGR Central Railway Station witnesses 2 lakh footfalls every day – this facility will provide hope and reassurance for travelers with diverse and urgent medical needs: Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group
- The emergency care facility will be manned by an expert physician and 2 paramedic nurses working in shifts to ensure round-the-clock service
- A battery-operated ambulance, manned by staff trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, will be on standby within the station limits
NE HEALTH BUREAU
CHENNAI, SEPT 4
Tamil Nadu Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments & CMDA PK Sekar Babu inaugurated the Apollo Pharmacy and Emergency Medical Care Centre at the MGR Chennai Central Railway Station on Monday.
This 24*7 facility is a joint initiative by Apollo Pharmacy and Apollo Hospitals to cater to the needs of travelers in need of immediate medical aid and ensure hassle-free journeys.
The Pharmacy will stock vital medications, first-aid supplies and health essentials for travelers. The emergency care facility will be manned by an expert physician and 2 paramedic nurses working in shifts to ensure round-the-clock service. A battery-operated ambulance buggy has also been introduced to ferry patients in need of immediate medical attention to the nearest hospital. The ambulance, manned by staff trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, will be on standby within the station limits.
Commenting on this, Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, said, “Apollo Hospitals is delighted to partner with the Southern Railways to launch this initiative. As members of the medical fraternity, we understand that human life is precious and that emergency care can make a tremendous difference to the needs of patients and case outcomes. Given that MGR Central Railway Station witnesses 2 lakh footfalls every day – this facility will provide hope and reassurance for travelers with diverse and urgent medical needs.”
Anne Marie Moncure, Southern Region CEO of Apollo Hospitals said, “Chennai has been hailed as the destination of choice for medical services and we see the Southern Railways as an important partner for us in this regard. We believe it is important for us at Apollo Hospitals to ensure that travelers from and to the city have access to high-quality medical care, especially in transit. This Centre is thus a blessing for those on the go and will pave the way for similar initiatives across the country.”
Senior officials from Apollo Hospitals and Apollo Pharmacy were in attendance at the event.
