Category: Milestone

The foundation stone for the A.K. Ward was laid by H.H. Chithirathirunnal Balaramma Varma, the Rajpramukh of the Travancore-Cochin on May 24

Dr. K. M.Thomas became Medical Superintendent(1956-1980). Hospital saw a tremendous growth during his period. Hospital experienced significant growth during his tenure.

Famous Surgeon, Dr. Somervell laid the foundation for the out-patient block.

Dr. George Thomas Illikkal helped to develop the dispensary into a Hospital. Mandirams acquired 6 acres of land to build the hospital with the help of its friends

Dr. George Thomas became Medical Superintendent

Dr. Accamma Abraham Puthenpurackal and Dr. P.C. Mathew served in the Dispensary in succession.

Dr. T. Markose ( Markose Appothikkiri ) became Medical Superintendent.

Travancore Surgeon General Mrs Punnen Lukose inaugurated Mandiram Dispensary.

A meeting presided by Rev. C. M. John decided to start a Dispensary in Mundakapadam, Manganam as many in early 1940s lost their lifes to Cholera and Typhoid in Manganam and nearby areas