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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (NJC)
Mangaluru, Nov 12: Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), under its healthcare initiative ‘Yenepoya Care’, inaugurated a 24x7 emergency medical room (EMR) at the Mangaluru Central railway station on Thursday, November 12, aiming to provide immediate medical assistance to railway passengers and the public during emergencies.
The facility was inaugurated by Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta and Mangaluru City South MLA D Vedavyas Kamath in the presence of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) chancellor Dr Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi, pro-chancellor Dr M Vijayakumar, vice-chancellor Dr K S Gangadhara Somayaji, registrar Dr Aswini Dutt R, Yenepoya Medical College Hospital medical superintendent Dr Habib Rahaman A A and Yenepoya Specialty Hospital medical director Dr Muhammad Thahir.
Speaking on the occasion, Brijesh Chowta appreciated Yenepoya's initiative, stating that the facility addresses an important need at the railway station. He said Mangaluru, being a major healthcare hub with several medical colleges and institutions, has the potential to develop a model that makes healthcare accessible, affordable and of quality, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision.
He also expressed gratitude to the Yenepoya management for taking the initiative and providing a modern emergency medical facility for passengers. He urged the public to make effective use of the service. He further announced that a similar emergency medical room would be inaugurated at Mangaluru Junction the following day.
MLA D Vedavyas Kamath said the initiative was an important step towards ensuring timely medical assistance to passengers travelling to and from Mangaluru. He appreciated Yenepoya chancellor Dr Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi for taking the initiative and securing the necessary cooperation and permissions from the railway authorities.
He explained that passengers facing medical emergencies during their journey could alert railway officials in advance, enabling arrangements for immediate medical assistance upon their arrival. With Yenepoya's medical team available at the station, patients can receive first aid and necessary treatment, while those requiring advanced care can be shifted to the hospital through ambulance coordination.
Chancellor Dr Yenepoya Abdulla Kunhi also addressed the gathering, expressing happiness over the launch of the initiative and thanking the railway authorities, dignitaries and everyone who extended their support in making the facility possible.
The emergency medical room will function round the clock with trained nursing staff. Medical consultations will be provided through tele-consultation and video calls, enabling doctors to offer medical advice and prescriptions. The facility will also coordinate with railway doctors and hospital staff to provide emergency assistance, first aid and necessary medication. Patients requiring advanced treatment will be referred to Yenepoya Specialty Hospital, with ambulance and telemedicine support.
The initiative is expected to strengthen emergency healthcare support at the railway station and ensure timely medical attention for passengers and visitors.