Special wards arranged in Coimbatore GH ahead of Diwali to treat accidental burn injuries

GH Dean Dr. Nirmala announced that a special ward has been arranged in the ICU unit to treat burns.


Coimbatore: A special ward has been arranged in the city’s Government Hospital to treat persons who might arrive with accidental burn injuries during Diwali season.

The announcement was made by GH Dean, Dr. Nirmala keeping in mind accidents that usually occur during Diwali due to lighting of fireworks. A special ward has been arranged at GH's Intensive Care Unit to treat such eventualities.

“A special ward to treat fire burns caused by bursting crackers during Diwali has been set up at the hospital. 20 beds and a separate team has been constituted to treat patients with burns. The doctors will be on duty from today and this ward will be functioning round the clock. In case of an unexpected burns, the injured should be brought to the Government Hospital immediately. All facilities have been provided for speedy treatment of the injured,” assured Dr.Nirmala, Dean of GH.

VIBGYOR High Coimbatore Hosts Voices of Tomorrow Show and Tell Competition

VIBGYOR High, Coimbatore, hosted preschoolers from schools across the city for its “My India, My Pride” Show...

Karpagam University Concludes Thiruppugazh Training Workshop by Indian Knowledge System

Karpagam Deemed University in Coimbatore hosted the valedictory ceremony of a Thiruppugazh training workshop organized b...

Karpagam Engineering College Celebrates 22nd Convocation: 1434 Students Awarded Degrees

Karpagam Engineering College in Coimbatore held its 22nd convocation on August 8, 2026. A total of 1434 students who com...

Coimbatore Corporation Officials Inspect Chlorine Levels to Ensure Drinking Water Quality

Coimbatore Corporation officials directly inspected chlorine levels in overhead water tanks and drinking water supplied...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Development Works in North and South Zones

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja inspected various development works including stormwater drain desil...

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Inspects Development Projects Across North and Central Zones

Coimbatore Corporation Commissioner Katta Ravi Teja conducted field inspections of underground drainage, drinking water...