Thuravoor Taluk Hospital Nears Completion of Six-Storey Facility

Swift Summary

• Construction of a six-storey building at the government Taluk Hospital, Thuravoor, has reached 91% completion.
• The structure spans 6,374.81 sq m and is being built on 62 cents of land at a cost of ₹51.40 crore under the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB).
• Hi-tech facilities include a trauma care unit, gynaecology wing, three major operation theatres, CT scan center, X-ray unit, and accommodation for 150 inpatient beds.
• Located beside National Highway 66 in Alappuzha district, this project aims to position thuravoor hospital among the top government medical facilities in the area.
• Construction began in September 2019; finishing tasks like painting and sanitary fittings are currently underway. Completion is targeted within this year by Kerala State Housing Board.
• An additional ₹2 crore was allocated by the state government for land acquisition and mortuary construction during the last Budget.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The development of hi-tech infrastructure at Thuravoor’s taluk hospital signifies an crucial step toward improving healthcare access in Alappuzha district and promoting patient-centric care funded through KIIFB resources. By incorporating specialized services like trauma care units and modern operation theatres alongside general improvements such as increased bed capacity near NH66-a critical location-this initiative could reduce regional healthcare disparities while alleviating burdens from referral hospitals further afield. Steady progress as its inception demonstrates both financial commitment from public bodies like KIIFB as well as execution capabilities via active monitoring schemes made explicitly clear timelines.rnrnRead More