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Sree Chitra unveils super-specialty facility in Thiruvananthapuram, building may get new name


Published on 2025-02-21 02:22:21 - MSN
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  • THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has inaugurated a new 170-bed Super-Specialty facility, which is expected to reduce the waiting period for patients looking for advanced treatment on diseases affecting heart and brain.

The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has recently unveiled a new super-specialty block in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This new facility, which spans 2.5 lakh square feet, was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The building, initially named the Achutha Menon Centre for Health Science Studies, might be renamed in honor of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, following a suggestion by the current Chief Minister. The facility aims to enhance the institute's capabilities in providing advanced medical care, research, and education. The construction of this block was supported by a Rs 100 crore grant from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB). The event also saw the presence of Health Minister Veena George and other dignitaries, highlighting the state's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure.

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