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Free T. B. Clinic

The Ramakrishna Mission Free T.B. Clinic, which was started in 1933 at Paharganj, Delhi in a rented building with meager funds, has grown into a magnificent center, catering its services to the millions of poor, needy and diseased during these long years. When the concept of outdoor T.B. Clinic was not in vogue and not tried in India, Ramakrishna Mission was bold enough to start the Free T.B. Clinic for the first time in India.

This Clinic has the distinction of being the first institution in the Delhi metropolis to fight the scourge of tuberculosis in a systematic way and is still the only non-official institution of its kind in the Delhi State. The objects of the Clinic are to (a) diagnose individual cases (b) handle cases fit for treatment at the clinic (b) keep the patient under observation (d) examine the contacts of patients (e) provide Chemo prophylaxis (f) give health education to the patient as well as to the community (g) treat patients under the domiciliary services scheme

The Clinic has facilities for diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and it is fully equipped with One X-ray unit A 200 MA (70 mm camera attached) and a Clinical laboratory with facilities for routine bacteriological examinations, including some specialized examinations. The clinic staff consists of Senior Chest Physicians, Medical Officers, and requisite number of Para-medical staff, nursing staff, dispenser, X-ray technicians, and assistants.

As most of the TB patients are poor and cannot afford nutritious diet, the clinic started distributing milk, and costly medicines like anti-biotic, anti-TB drugs, vitamins, were supplied free to all patients, including those covered by the Central government Health Scheme. During the year 1999-2000, 11,839 patients received these medicines. Free injections to 1,188 patients were administered during the period under review. The total numbers of outdoor cases treated in the clinic during the year 1999-2000 were 22,906 of which 5138 were new cases.

For details please contact:
RAMAKRISHNA MISSION FREE T.B. CLINIC & MEDICAL CENTRE
Arya Samaj Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi -110 005
Tel: 5768608 Fax: 5815570
E-mail: rkmtbc@nda.vsnl.net.in
rkmtbc@vsnl.net

Revised National T.B. Control Programme (R. N.T.C.P.)

With the changed circumstances due to spread of AIDS and failure to control Tuberculosis, the Government of India with the help of W.H.O., I.C.M.R. has started the Revised National T.B. Control Programme in January 1996. When the Government of India decided to involve NGOs under R.N.T.C.P., this Clinic has been selected for Karol Bagh zone as District Centre.

This center of drug distribution with necessary medicines looks after ten lakhs people falling in its jurisdiction. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the State Government of Delhi in their dispensaries have provided the space for such centers. For this extension of work, the Government, through the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, provides the required medicines, staff likes health visitors, equipment, and other materials. The Mission provides additional staff like peons, helpers, laboratory technicians, and doctors.

Now, the reputation of the said Revised Tuberculosis Control Programme conducted by the Mission is well known, even to the World Bank and to the World Health Organization (WHO). It needs to further enhance of these services to T.B. affected people keeping in view the association of AIDS with it.

At present, under R.N.T.C.P, it has eight Directly Observed Treatment (D.O.T.) Centers, out of which five are DOT-cum-microscopy centers, where sputum is examined for Pulmonary Tuberculosis, which is contagious. These centers are located at Arya Samaj Road, Tank Road, Ranjeet Nagar, Patel Nagar, Buddh Nagar, Joshi Hospital, Ananda Parvat, and Kathputli colony.

Medical Centre

The Medical Centre at the T.B. clinic premises was inaugurated on 10th May, 1985. The intention in starting this new service, under the development project of the T.B. clinic, is to render service to the community, particularly the poor and needy, in the spirit and ideal of the Mission. The Medical Centre comprises an investigative wing and a clinical wing.

The investigative wing has an up-to-date laboratory with latest instruments/equipment having possibilities of wide range of investigations in the field of Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology, Haematology, Serology, and Cytology.. T3, T4, TSH, T.B. (Elisa) HIV-1 & II (AIDS), Hepatitis Markers, Cancer Markers, Torch etc. A department of X-ray having a modern X-ray plant (700 MA) capable of carrying out all types of X-ray examinations including special investigations like intravenous Pyelography, Cholecystography, Sinogram. This wing also has facilities of Electro-Cardiogram and Ultrasound.

The clinical wing in the shape of a polyclinic provides facilities of consultation of Physician, Ophthalmologist, Neuro-physician, General Surgeon, Orthopedic surgeon, Pediatrician, Gastroenterologist, Chest specialist, Radiologist, Pathologist, Cardiologist, Urologist, Diabetologist, Psychiatrist, Dermatologist, Gynecologist, and Obstetrician.

The Dental department having three well-equipped dental surgeries with eminent dental surgeons, functions excellently and its reputation is spread everywhere in and outside Delhi. The Physiotherapy department is equipped with latest instrument like Short-wave and Micro-wave diathermy, Ultrasonic Therapy, Infra-red and Ultra-violet Rays, Muscle Stimulator, Cervical traction and Lumbar traction units, both electrically operated, Paraffin-wax bath and Electrical massager. An operation theatre for minor surgeries (day cases) has also started functioning along with plastering, dressing, and injection facilities. Endoscopy is an added feature in this section. One Phaco Emulsification Unit and a Surgical Microscope has been added to the Eye Department of the Medical Centre with the help of Help Age India, Blind foundation for India-USA and Bausch & Lomb surgical Inc., St. Louis, USA.

Eye Camps

Under the Blindness Control Programme of the Medical Centre, eye specialists started visiting Bhatti mines area monthly twice since 1999. Thousands of eye patients were treated well and about 120 patients are operated for cataract with I.O.L. implantation. Eye camps are also being held at Katputli Colony, Pandav Nagar, with the help of Kalakar Trust and supported by Help Age India, almost once in a month. By rotation, eye specialists along with an optician are managing the eye patients. From this area, more than 80 patients are operated for cataract with I.O.L. implantation.

Mobile Medical Unit

When the Diamond Jubilee of the Ramakrishna Mission Free T.B. Clinic was celebrated in 1998. Revered Swami Atmasthanandaji Maharaj, Vice-President of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission inaugurated the Mobile Medical Unit on 22^nd December 1998. At present Mobile medical service is conducted Four times in a week at Batti Mines area. and at New Ashok Nagar and Noida. Specialist Doctors such as Gynecology, Eye, ENT, Skin, Cardiology etc., also visit these places.

During the Year 1999-2000, 17879 patients were benefited by this Mobile Medical Unit.

 

Panel of the Eminent Doctors

Who have been and are willing to devote their valuable time to us in providing high-level diagnostic and medical services.

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N.B. : Days of Doctors are tentative and subject to change without notice.

Facilities with Nominal Charges
X-Ray Including Barium Studies, Ultrasound, ECG, Audiometry, Physiotherapy, Dental, Endoscopy, Colour and Power Doppler, Echo, etc.

Laboratory Facilities with Nominal Charges
Clinical Pathology, Biochemistry (automated), Hematology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cytology, Histopathology, Elisa for hormones, infections and cancer markers, Tuberculosis Serology, Tuberculosis Culture and Drug Sensitivity.
 

Eye Operations at Highly Discounted Rates

• Phaco Cataract Eye Operation
• Eye Angiography, Eye Laser Treatment
• Trabeculectomy (Glucoma) Operation
• Squint: One muscle, Two muscles
• Rest all Plerygium Entrepion

Please enquire for details Phone No. : 25768608 and 25815570

Working Hours : Monday to Friday 8.30 A.M. to 3.30 P.M. Saturday 8.30 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.

 

Free Homeopathic Dispensary

Started in a humble way in Paharganj, the general outdoor dispensary where the medical treatment offered was mainly based on Homeopathic system was shifted to 1, Mutiny Memorial Road in January, 1933. Finally, it was shifted to the present location in the Mission premises at Panchkuian Road in 1935.

The foundation stone of the building was laid by Shri Shankar Prasad, the then Chief Commissioner of Delhi on May 1, 1949. A two - storied building on the south-west corner of the Mission premises was constructed and it was opened by the then Hon'ble Health Minister, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur on August 27, 1950.

The dispensary has been serving the people in the neighborhood, particularly the poorer section of the society. During the year 2004-2005 under review20,648 patients were treated out of whom 8,640 were new cases.
 

Working hours : The dispensary functions in the morning from 7.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. in summer and 8.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in winter.

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