The inauguration of the high dependency unit (HDU) at Ramakrishna Mission Sewashram at Kankhal has brought relief to the people living in the city as well as those who come from far-flung areas of Uttarakhand for treatment. Now, the patients would get quality treatment at half of what they shell out at ICU of other facilities. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Haridwar Dr Prem Lal inaugurated the unit which is claimed to the first of its kind in Haridwar district. The deputy chief medical officer Dr Shakya was also present during the inauguration.
Speaking on the occasion, CMO said that Ramakrishna Math and Sewashram have remained engaged in the service to humanity over the past 117 years. “The doctors in the hospital and the sants associated with the mission who work to serve humanity while doing spiritual practices have proved that the noblest religion in the world is serving humanity as embodiment of God. Those who are serving the hospital run by the mission are fortunate,” he said.
Lauding the efforts of the general secretary of the mission, Swami Nityashuddhanand, CMO said that he has remained the principal force behind the running of the hospital.
Coordinating the programme, Swami Dayadipanand said that with the inauguration of the HDU, a new chapter has been added to the glorious history of the hospital which was started on the instruction of Swami Vivekananda to serve the ailing saints as well as the common people.