Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, on July 3, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Urban Wellness Centre at Sastri Nagar, Chennai, marking the launch of 208 such centres across the state. Constructed at a cost of ₹52 crore, these wellness centres are part of the government’s larger mission to strengthen primary healthcare delivery under the ‘Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam’ initiative.
In a virtual event held at Sastri Nagar, the Chief Minister also launched 50 newly built Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across rural and semi-urban Tamil Nadu, built at a cost of ₹60 crore. The event was attended by the Minister for Health and Family Welfare – Ma. Subramanian, senior IAS officers, and local dignitaries.
Each Urban Wellness Centre, staffed with a doctor, nurse, and health personnel, is designed to serve up to 25,000 residents and will provide 12 essential services, including maternal and child care, elderly care, mental health support, non-communicable disease screening, and referrals.
This inauguration forms the second phase of a broader plan to establish 708 Urban Wellness Centres in Tamil Nadu, with the first 500 having been launched in June 2023. The centres are also digitally connected via the e-Sanjeevani platform for seamless teleconsultation services.
With these additions, Tamil Nadu aims to make quality healthcare more accessible, especially in underserved areas, cementing its role as a leader in public health innovation and equity.
Please can you tell me where in Shastri Nagar the centre is located?
At the 8th Cross Street, Sastri Nagar (Ward 174 Councillor’s office premises).