DBARTCN Unit, Hingna
The DBARTCN Unit, Hingna is a specialized rural health and training facility affiliated with Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMC / Mayo Hospital), Nagpur.
Located approximately 18 km from the main IGGMC campus, it serves as a key community outreach wing for the hospital.
Key Functions & Role
1. Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC)
- Medical Training: Functions as the official field training ground for the Department of Community Medicine (Preventive & Social Medicine) of IGGMC.
- Student Postings: Mandatory rural internships and field rotations are conducted here for MBBS interns, MD postgraduates, GNM nursing students, and paramedical (BPMT) trainees.
2. Community Healthcare & Outpatient Services
- Primary Care OPD: Provides basic general medicine, maternal and child healthcare, and clinical diagnostic services to residents in Hingna and surrounding rural belts.
- National Health Programs: Implements government public health initiatives including universal immunization, malnutrition tracking, and tuberculosis (TB) care.
- Special Screening Drives: Organizes rural health camps for early detection of regional health conditions like Sickle Cell Disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
Overview Summary
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Parent Institute | Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital (IGGMC), Nagpur |
| Location | Hingna Block, Nagpur (~18 km from main Mayo Hospital campus) |
| Primary Focus | Rural clinical training, preventive healthcare, and community medicine |
| Governing Body | Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra |