New Casualty Facility Inaugurated at RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital on 7th September 2026

RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital (RRMCH) marked another significant milestone in its commitment to providing comprehensive and timely healthcare with the inauguration of its newly upgraded Casualty facility.

The facility was inaugurated by Dr. A. C. Shanmugam, Founder Chancellor, RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions, whose vision and leadership continue to drive the institution towards excellence in healthcare and medical education.

The newly inaugurated Casualty is designed to strengthen the hospital’s emergency care services, providing prompt, efficient and patient-centred medical attention to individuals requiring immediate care. With improved infrastructure and streamlined emergency services, the facility aims to enhance the hospital’s preparedness to manage a wide range of medical and surgical emergencies.

The inauguration reflects RRMCH’s continued endeavour to upgrade its healthcare infrastructure, embrace modern medical practices and provide accessible, high-quality emergency care to the community.

The occasion was attended by members of the hospital administration, medical faculty, healthcare professionals and staff, who expressed their appreciation for the continued efforts towards strengthening patient care facilities.

With the inauguration of the new Casualty facility, RRMCH reaffirms its commitment to delivering timely, compassionate and quality healthcare, while advancing its vision of excellence in medical service and education.

RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital (RRMCH) observed the National Anti-Ragging Day on 1st September 2026 at the Kadamba Auditorium, under the hashtag , “#YaARI Youth Against Ragging”.

The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of the CEO, Mr. Seetharam,IAS officer Dean Dr Satyamurthy , Principal, Dr Basavaraj Bhandare and Medical Superintendent Dr Praveen Kumar, of RRMCH, whose support and encouragement added significance to the occasion.
The event was hosted by the Dr Surekha Nagaraj , PG, Dept of Community Medicine with active participation from faculty members, UGs, Interns and PGs.

Dr. Sangeetha, Professor ,Department of Microbiology, Chairperson of Anti Ragging Committee, highlighted the new guidelines formulated for Anti Ragging.
Dr. Sumanth T P, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, delivered an insightful session on Ragging and its impact on Mental health .The programme was featured with prize distribution for the winners of Anti Ragging awareness competitions.

The programme was concluded by Vote of Thanks given by Dr Vidya GS , Professor, Department of Community Medicine.

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The Department of Biochemistry at Rajarajeswari Medical College & Hospital is proud to announce a significant international recognition for Dr. Roshnara P. P. (MD Biochemistry, DipRCPath (UK)), Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, who has been appointed as a Corresponding Member of the prestigious International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) Task Force for Young Scientists (TF-YS), following her nomination by the Association of Medical Biochemists of India (AMBI).

The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) is a leading global organisation dedicated to advancing excellence in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine. Through its international network, the IFCC promotes scientific innovation, collaboration, professional development and the exchange of knowledge among laboratory medicine professionals worldwide.

The IFCC Task Force for Young Scientists (TF-YS) serves as an important international platform for emerging professionals, providing opportunities to engage in scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, professional development and participation in global initiatives in laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry.

Dr. Roshnara’s appointment as a Corresponding Member is a testament to her academic and professional commitment, scientific interests and potential to contribute meaningfully to the global laboratory medicine community. This prestigious recognition also reflects the growing academic and research excellence of the Department of Biochemistry, RRMCH.

The institution extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Roshnara P. P. on this distinguished international appointment and wishes her continued success in contributing to scientific advancement and fostering global collaboration in the field of clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.