Archive · 27 May 2025
Old Washermenpet UPHC Demolished, Construction Delayed
A health clinic in Old Washermenpet was torn down to build a new one, but the new building hasn't been started yet.
The old clinic offered important services like first aid and care for pregnant women.
The area is now full of debris, and people worry it might become a trash site.
Residents want the city to clean up the mess and start building the new clinic so they can get the care they need.
The UPHC in Old Washermenpet was demolished two months prior.
Construction of the new building has not yet begun.
Debris from the demolition remains uncleared.
Residents are concerned the site may be misused.
The demolished UPHC offered services like first aid and prenatal care.
- Who
- Residents of Old Washermenpet
- What
- Demolition of the Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) and the delay in rebuilding.
- When
- Two months ago the UPHC was demolished.
- Where
- Old Washermenpet, Chennai
- Why
- To upgrade infrastructure including new bed facilities.
- Location
- Old Washermenpet, Chennai
- Type of Facility
- Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC)
- Reason for Demolition
- To upgrade infrastructure
- Current Status
- Debris remains uncleared, construction delayed
- Services Offered (prior)
- First aid, prenatal care, treatment for stray dog bites
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