Kadampuzha Devaswom launches charity hospital, dialysis centre
The Hindu
The government has decided to open an institute exclusively for organ transplant in Kozhikode, says Chief Minister
The Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Devaswom launched a charitable hospital and dialysis centre on Tuesday. Inaugurating the facility, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said it would go a long way in benefiting society at large.
“Only those with social commitment can do such acts. The Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple deserves praise for the initiative,” said Mr. Vijayan.
The Chief Minister said the government had decided to open an institute exclusively for organ transplant in Kozhikode as such treatment involving was costly. “Work has already begun. The centre will work in such a way to attract national attention. Experts known at the national level will supervise the functioning of the centre,” he said.
Minister for Sports V. Abdurahiman presided over the function. K.K. Abid Husain Thangal, MLA, was the chief guest.
The Chief Minister felicitated A.S. Ajayakumar, former executive officer and assistant commissioner of the Malabar Devaswom. It was Mr. Ajayakumar who started work on the dialysis centre.
Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Devaswom executive officer T. Binesh Kumar explained the project. The new hospital and dialysis centre were part of the humanitarian work being undertaken by the Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Devaswom.
The free dialysis centre is in continuation of a mini charitable hospital functioning at Kadampuzha from 1988. Poor kidney patients will get free dialysis at the centre.
The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”