The government will take necessary steps to restart classes in Government Medical College, Idukki, this academic year itself after securing the recognition of the Medical Council of India before May 31.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting convened by Health Minister K. K. Shylaja here on Tuesday. The Principal Secretary (Health) will visit the college to assess the situation for himself. So far, two MCI inspections have taken place.
The meeting assessed that the institution had acquired adequate infrastructure to win MCI’s approval for 50 MBBS seats.
An ambulance purchased using the MP funds of Joyce George would be made available to the college for use. The recognition for the academic block, strengthening of radiation division and environmental clearance will be the immediate steps.
Depts. being readied
Various departments are being readied. The non-clinical departments have been readied.
Pathology, microbiology, forensic medicine and community medicine departments are being readied. Other infrastructure facilities, including hospital block, emergency division, emergency operation theatre, medical and surgical ICUs, centralised oxygen facility, blood bank, diagnostic laboratories and a modern mortuary are in various stages of completion.
Additional Chief Secretary (Health), Rajeev Sadanandan; Principal Secretary (Health), Rajan Khobragade; Higher Education Secretary Usha Titus; and Director of Medical Education A. Ramla Beevi; were present at the meeting.