MP Brijesh Chowta calls for regional status for Mangaluru's Wenlock hospital
timesofindia.indiatimes.com — February 11, 2025, 09:01 AM UTC
Dakshina Kannada MP Brijesh Chowta has requested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to upgrade Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru to regional hospital status. This change aims to secure more funding and improve medical infrastructure. Wenlock Hospital currently serves patients from multiple districts, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. It is undergoing upgrades, including a critical care unit and a super specialty hospital, funded by central schemes. Chowta highlighted the hospital's challenges, such as staff shortages, and praised the medical team's efforts in saving a child's life through complex surgery. Recent funding includes over Rs 90 crore for various upgrades, with significant contributions from central government initiatives.