In a significant step towards providing better healthcare services to railway employees and their dependents, the Microbiology & Pathology department of Central hospital, North Central Railway, Prayagraj, inaugurated the state-of-the-art Automated Blood Culture System (BACT/Alert 3D).

This system, manufactured by the French Company BIOMERIEUX, is extremely effective in the rapid, accurate, and efficient detection of bloodstream infections.

Medical facilities for railway employees

The Automated Blood Culture System (BACT/Alert 3D) was inaugurated by the esteemed Principal Chief Medical Director of North Central Railway, Dr. Himangshu Mondal. In his address, he reiterated NCR’s commitment to providing better medical facilities to railway employees and their families.

The inauguration event was graced by the presence of Dr. S.K. Handoo, Medical Director, Central Hospital, NCR; Dr. Prakash Murmu, Additional Chief Medical Director, NCR; Dr. (Mrs.) Tulika Mishra, Additional Chief Medical Director, NCR; Dr. Usha S.P. Yadav, Additional Chief Health Director, NCR; along with other doctors and paramedical staff.

Busy hospital environments

This system can test up to 120 culture samples simultaneously, making it highly useful for busy hospital environments. The systems provide optimal environments for the recovery of a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and mycobacteria. BACT/ALERT 3D offers all of this in a single innovative platform that is compact, modular, and flexible.

As labs face the challenges of higher volumes, demand for reduced turnaround and the need to use staff resources effectively, it is critical that workflow is scalable, efficient, and smart.

Dr. Himangshu Mondal’s Statement

Dr. Himangshu Mondal, PCMD, NCR, said, “We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents. With the introduction of the Automated Blood Culture System, we will be able to save crucial diagnostic time and improve treatment outcomes for bloodstream infections.”

He further said, “This marks an important step towards modernizing the healthcare infrastructure of the Railways. He also emphasized the importance of modern medical equipment in the timely diagnosis and control of diseases.”

The inauguration

Under the leadership of Dr. Usha S.P. Yadav, ACHD, the inauguration event was successfully conducted with the significant contribution of Chief Lab Superintendent Mr. Sheo Sagar Saw, Lab Superintendent Mr. Umesh Kumar Bharti, and the entire laboratory staff.

The successful commissioning of this system is a result of the coordinated effort of all departments. The active participation of doctors, technical staff, and hospital personnel during the event reflected NCR’s united approach in advancing healthcare.