Bhubaneswar, January 27: The East Coast Railway has introduced advanced medical equipment worth approximately Rs 86 lakh at the Central Hospital, East Coast Railway, Mancheswar for its employees and their families.

The new facilities were formally inaugurated by ECoR General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal on Monday, in the presence of Dr. Satish Pradhan, Medical Director, Central Hospital, Bhubaneswar, senior doctors, hospital staff, and Principal Heads of Departments of East Coast Railway.

The newly inducted state-of-the-art medical equipment includes, Anaesthesia Workstation (Dräger Atlan 350 with monitor), Upper Gastrointestinal Video Endoscopy Unit (Olympus), Horizontal Autoclave and Advanced Dental Chair.

The introduction of these modern systems will significantly enhance the hospital’s surgical capabilities, diagnostic accuracy, sterilization standards, and dental care services, thereby improving overall patient care.

With a steady increase in indoor patient admissions and surgical workload across various specialties, these advanced medical installations represent a major step towards ensuring enhanced patient safety, improved treatment outcomes, and high-quality healthcare services for thousands of railway beneficiaries.

Speaking on the occasion, Funkwal emphasised that the investment underscores East Coast Railway’s continued commitment to the health and wellbeing of its workforce and their dependents, ensuring access to world class medical facilities within the railway healthcare system.