On December 3, 2025, the Tamil Nadu minister for Medical and Public health, Thiru Ma. Subramanian, inaugurated two state-of-the-art medical diagnostic systems at the Rajiv Gandhi government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai. These additions aim to significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy and strengthen healthcare delivery for the public.
As part of the upgrade, the minister introduced:
- A cutting-edge 1.5 tesla MRI scanner, installed at a cost of ₹12 crore, designed to provide high-resolution imaging and faster diagnosis for a wide range of medical conditions.
- A fully automated Peripheral Vascular Diagnostic System, valued at ₹35.95 lakh, which will enable precise evaluation of peripheral blood vessel disorders, thereby supporting early detection and timely intervention.
These advanced facilities are expected to greatly benefit patients by improving diagnostic speed, accuracy, and accessibility within the government healthcare system.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by several senior officials and medical experts, including:
- Dr. P. Senthilkumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Medical and Public Health
- Mr. Vineeth, director, tamil Nadu health Systems Project
- Ms. Sugandhi Rajakumari, director of Medical education and Research
- Mr. Santharam, Dean, chennai Medical College
- Department Heads: Tholkappiyan, Raghavendra, Dharmaraj, S. B. Gayathri, Thirunavukkarasu, Thanigaimani, and Jawahar Jill
- Karthikeyan, Supervising Engineer, Public Works Department
- Alagirisamy, Executive Engineer
- Senior medical professionals and hospital administrators
The minister emphasized that such technological upgrades highlight the government’s commitment to providing world-class healthcare services to all citizens, especially through public hospitals that serve thousands daily.
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