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We at RGGGH-MMC are committed to excellence in patient care, transformative education, and cutting-edge research. With a legacy rooted in compassion, innovation, and service, we continue to serve as a model public institution in India’s healthcare landscape.

Institutional Overview: Madras Medical College & RGGGH

(i)  Heritage & Recognition:

(ii)  Hospital Capacity & Affiliates:

Institution Name Beds / Stats
Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital (RGGGH) 3,172 beds
Govt. Dental College 100 beds
Barnard Institute of Radiology 1,500 investigations/day
Institute of Mental Health 1,800 beds
Institute of Child Health 950 beds
Regional Institute of Ophthalmology 550 beds
Institute of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1,275 beds
Kasturba Gandhi Hospital (Women & Children) 795 beds
Govt. Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, KK Nagar 130 beds
Peripheral Hospital for Thoracic Medicine 140 beds
Govt. Peripheral Hospital, Periyar Nagar 500 beds

(iii)  Allied Dispensaries at:

  • Secretariat - 2 Beds
  • High Court - 2 Beds
  • MLA Hostel - 2 Beds
  • Queen Mary’s College - 2 Beds
  • Chepauk - 2 Beds
  • Lady Willingdon College - 2 Beds

(iv)  Allied Primary Health Care Centres

(v)   Annual Hospital Statistics

  • OPD/IP Cases: 135,000 per week inclusive of all hospitals, healthcare centres, and dispensaries.
  • Bed Occupancy: 92–93%

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital & Madras Medical College

World-Class, Compassionate Healthcare delivered at no Cost

Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH), affiliated with the prestigious Madras Medical College (MMC), is a beacon of hope and healing for underserved populations. We provide comprehensive, free tertiary healthcare with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities across multiple specialties.

1 Advanced Tertiary Care Facilities – Excellence in Patient Care
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Advanced Tertiary Care Facilities – Excellence in Patient Care

RGGGH offers cutting-edge treatment options, including:

  • Organ Transplants: Kidney, liver, heart, and hematopoietic stem cell transplants.
  • Neurosciences: Neuronavigation unit, advanced gait therapy for stroke rehabilitation, and a full-scale autonomic function testing laboratory.
  • Cardiology: Primary angioplasty for acute coronary syndrome, round-the-clock chest pain clinic, and a state-awarded Cardiac ICU.
  • Dialysis and Renal Care: Maintenance hemodialysis, CRRT, CAPD, plasmapheresis, and a well-equipped nephrology ICU.
  • Surgery: Minimal Access Surgery, Advanced Endovascular Techniques, Specialized Facial Reconstruction, Pediatric Kidney and Bone Marrow Transplants (98% success rate).
  • Haematology: Hemophilia Day Care Centre, Factor VIII replacement, and individual blood component transfusion.
  • Oncology: 24x7 radiotherapy services with Linear Accelerator, PET Scan, CT, and MRI.
  • Toxicology: WHO-recognized Toxicology Unit.
  • Rehabilitation: Dedicated rehabilitation ward and “Healing Garden” for oncology patients.
2 COVID-19 Excellence
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COVID-19 Excellence

During the pandemic, RGGGH emerged as the largest COVID care center in South India, treating over 94,000 inpatients with an impressive 93.8% recovery rate. Our facilities included:

  • COVID Convalescent Plasma Bank – second in India.
  • Dedicated Mucormycosis Clinic
  • State-recognized Vaccination Campaign – over 1 lakh people vaccinated with full coverage.
3 Academic Excellence at Madras Medical College
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Academic Excellence at Madras Medical College

Student Intake (Annual):

  • Undergraduate Students: 2,364 per year (including 1,250 MBBS, 264 B.Pharm, 200 Nursing, 400 Paramedical, 290 Allied Health Sciences across 19 courses).
  • Postgraduate Students: 2,500 (including 482 per year MD/MS, 133 per year DM/MCh, 80 per year M.Pharm and 420 per year in other PG courses in College of Nursing, School of Nursing and College of Pharmacy).
  • Faculty: 1,120 NMC-qualified doctors.

Academic Infrastructure:

  • Teleconference-enabled Lecture Halls: 16
  • Seminar & Conference Halls: 25
  • Demo Rooms: 196
  • Central Library: 1,260 sq.m. with over 1,02,500 books, national/international journals and advanced e-learning facility.
  • Research Units: DHR-funded Multidisciplinary Research Unit, VRDL (Virology Research Lab), and animal house for pre-clinical research.
  • Cadaveric Lab: For skill honing and dissection training.
  • Skill Labs: CPR and emergency response training.
  • Yoga Centre, NCC/NSS Units, Eco Club, and facilities like restrooms for the differently abled and breastfeeding rooms for mothers.
4 Specialized Units and Infrastructure
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Specialized Units and Infrastructure

  • 26 Specialty ICUs: Including medicine, neurology, surgery, toxicology, neonatology, hepatology, pediatric neuro ICU, high-definition ICU, and multi-specialty critical care ICU.
  • Operation Theatres: 52 across various specialties.
  • Telemedicine Services: Recently introduced for remote consultation and diagnosis.
  • TAEI Ward: 25-bed National Health Mission-accredited Trauma & Emergency Care Unit.
  • Organ Donation & Retrieval Unit: National-level initiative with a multidisciplinary team.
5 Outreach and Public Health Initiatives
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Outreach and Public Health Initiatives

  • Master Health Check-Up Programs: Affordable packages for screening post-COVID, diabetes, renal disorders, cancer, infertility, and obesity – benefitting 65–80 patients/day.
  • Rehabilitation Ward: For destitute and uncared patients; reuniting them with families.
  • Transgender Clinic, ART Clinic (serving 5,000+ HIV patients), Fitness Campaigns, and Organ Donation Awareness Drives.
  • Wall of Kindness: A humane initiative to provide clothes, toiletries, and utensils for needy patients.
6 Research and Clinical Trials
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Research and Clinical Trials

RGGGH-MMC has been at the forefront of national and global research collaborations:

  • 1.Ongoing Trials & Registries:
    • CREDENCE, ICMR-WHO Solidarity Trial, ICMR-PLACID, TESTING Trial (IgA Nephropathy)
    • Registries: MMC Pregnancy Cardiac Disease, STEMI, Infective Endocarditis, Pulmonary Embolism, Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis, and more.
  • 2.Recognitions:
    • Faculty involved in the Global Burden of Disease study.
    • 10 faculty members contributing to international medical textbooks.
  • 3.Recent ICMR-funded Projects:
    • Neurology (Post-COVID Cognitive Dysfunction)
    • Chest Medicine (Post-COVID Lung Disorders)
    • Cardiology (Vascular Thromboembolism)
7 Governance & Committees
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Governance & Committees

MMC-RGGGH ensures ethical, inclusive, and accountable management through multiple governance structures:

  • Academic Committees: College Council, Faculty Council, Scientific Committee
  • Health & Safety: Infection Control, Biomedical Waste, Pharmacovigilance, Drug Purchase
  • Student Welfare: Anti-Ragging Cell, Grievance Redressal, Gender Sensitization (VISAKHA), Hostel Committee, Sports Committee
8 Noteworthy Innovations and Recognitions
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Noteworthy Innovations and Recognitions

  • 1.Regional Nodal Centre: For Medical Education under NMC norms, training faculty from 17 colleges.
  • 2.Telemedicine and Clinical Society Meetings: Conducted bi-monthly for collaborative learning.
  • 3.Walkathons & Public Awareness Campaigns: Against drug abuse, organ donation, and health check-ups.
  • 4.PSA Oxygen Generation Plant: 1000 x 2 LPM capacity installed under PM CARES.
  • 5.State Awards:
    • Best Vaccination Campaign
    • Best Government Hospital (South Zone)
    • Best Administrator Award to Dean Dr. E. Theranirajan
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