Madurai Rajaji Government Hospital expands advanced maternity and neonatal care
Rajaji Government Hospital in Madurai has enhanced maternity and neonatal services—including CEMONC and NICU—and manages about 1,200 deliveries monthly, treating complicated pregnancies and very low‑birthweight babies.
Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital’s maternity and newborn care units have been upgraded to manage complicated pregnancies and provide advanced neonatal support. Facilities include CEMONC services and a modern neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
The hospital reports success in saving very low‑birthweight infants — including babies born around 1.2–1.3 kg — and handles around 1,200 deliveries a month. It receives patients from several neighbouring districts for specialised maternal and neonatal care.
Comprehensive services such as cardiac evaluation, emergency C‑sections and round‑the‑clock critical care are available, making the hospital a regional referral centre for high‑risk pregnancies.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai