Health Minister K.G. Arunraj inaugurated the “Rotary Kamdar Dialysis Centre” at the Government Peripheral Hospital in Anna Nagar on Friday.The centre, which was established by Rotary District 3234 in association with the Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk through a collaborative public-private partnership, aims at strengthening public healthcare infrastructure and improving access to essential dialysis services for patients requiring regular renal care.The initiative has been supported by the Pushpavati Babulal Kamdar Charitable Trust, Rotary Clubs of Chennai, and Wockhardt Foundation, in collaboration with Government Peripheral Hospital, Anna Nagar.The Rotary Clubs and Kamdar Charitable Trust have jointly provided medical equipment worth approximately ₹1.6 crore, including 10 dialysis machines, a Reverse Osmosis plant, and an effluent treatment plant.The centre is designed to serve up to 30 patients per day.
The day-to-day dialysis expenses will be funded through the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme, a press release said.Speaking at the inauguration, Dr. Arunraj said, “Healthcare is a shared responsibility, and it is important for all of us to contribute towards the well-being of society.
The role played by Rotary in the eradication of polio is a wonderful example of what collective efforts and partnerships can achieve. We must build on this spirit of collaboration and work together towards our mission of eradicating cervical cancer.”The District Rotaract Council, Rotary International District 3234, in association with the Rotary Club of Chennai Kilpauk, also organised a Blood Donation Drive.
D. Suresh Jain, District Governor 2026–27, Rotary International District 3234 and J.B.
Kamdar, Managing Trustee, Pushpavati Babulal Kamdar Charitable Trust, were present. Published - November 07, 2026 12:35 am IST