Healthcare

Odisha: Berhampur MKCG Medical Goes Online For OPD Appointments

Berhampur: MKCG Medical College and Hospital here has introduced online registration for patients seeking appointment in outpatient department (OPD) to check heavy rush.

Superintendent of MKCG Hospital, Prof Dr Santosh Mishra said this is an experimental initiative to reduce the waiting time for patients attending OPD.

“The service was launched on Tuesday and the response has been positive. Patients can register their names on the website http://mymkcg.com They will be provided with a token on their arrival at the hospital after which they can directly visit the OPD,” he added.

The system is equipped with an SMS gateway so that the patients can get a confirmation of their registration as a text message, said the MKCG Superintendent.

On an average 3000 patients visit MKCG daily. Though the number has come down to 2000 after COVID third wave, the rush continues and to check long queues as well as prevent the infection from spreading, online registration facility has been started, said the hospital authorities.

Sunil Patnaik

Recent Posts

‘Emergency’ Actor-Director Kangana Ranaut Slams Oscars For Selecting Anti-India Films

Mumbai: Actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is currently busy promoting her much-awaited political drama ‘Emergency.’ During a…

1 second ago

Soon, Banks Will Pay You Rs 100 Per Day If Complaint Not Resolved Within 30 Days; Check Details

New Delhi: Banks taking inordinately long to address customer complaints will soon have to pay a…

17 minutes ago

Ekamra Walks Bring Odisha’s Heritage To Life As Bhubaneswar Celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Bhubaneswar: The inaugural edition of 'Culture, Crafts, and Conversations' was launched from Odisha State Archives…

25 minutes ago

Brijendra Pratap Singh Takes Charge As NALCO CMD In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Brijendra Pratap Singh took charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of National Aluminium Company…

31 minutes ago

India Extends Sheikh Hasina’s Visa Amid Calls For Extradition From Bangladesh: Report

New Delhi: India has extended former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visa amid growing calls…

44 minutes ago

Drug Link In Bhubaneswar Brutal Murder; Accused Caught On Camera Fleeing With Bag

Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police has identified the prime accused in the alleged brutal murder of…

53 minutes ago