Minister in charge of Kodagu district N.S. Boseraju unveiling the foundation stone for the second phase works for construction of the 450-bed teaching hospital at Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences in Madikeri on Friday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The foundation stone for the remaining and additional works (second phase) for the construction of the 450-bed teaching hospital of Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KoIMS) was laid in Madikeri on Friday.

Minister in charge of Kodagu district N.S. Boseraju laid the foundation stone on the KoIMS premises in the presence of MLAs Mantar Gowda and A S Ponnanna.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister told the doctors to provide quality healthcare services to poor patients. “When quality healthcare reaches the people timely, it brings a good name to the government. Therefore, doctors must ensure quality healthcare services,” Mr. Boseraju said.

The Medical Education Minister and the district’s MLAs have worked hard for upgrading the infrastructure of the institute, he added.

Mr. Ponnanna said healthcare services should reach everyone as all necessary development works were being carried out, while Mr. Gowda said it is the duty of doctors to provide quality healthcare to poor patients.

Steps have been taken to provide basic facilities to various departments of the institute, including the MRI scanning unit, Mr. Gowda said, adding that the cardiology department will also be upgraded soon.

Further, Mr. Gowda said that the hospital needs permanent doctors, and urged the Minister to take steps in this regard.

The upgradation works will be completed within a span of 18 months, and an additional ₹20 crore will be sought for the development of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, he added.

Steps will also be taken to start a Critical Care Centre, Mr. Gowda informed.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> India> Karnataka / by The Hindu Bureau / August 15th, 2025