KANPUR: Various colourful events like a gazal night marked the 76th foundation day function of Ursula Horsman Memorial (UHM) Hospital on Sunday.
In the morning, certificates were given to doctors, pharmacists, nurses, wardboy and ayas for better services. Sweepers and class IV employees were also rewarded. In the evening, ghazals were presented by Pradeep Srivastava.
The programme was inaugurated by the director general, medical health, Ramji Lal. Chief medical officer Jai Singh and district magistrate Hari Om were also present. UHM director AK Nigam apprised the audience about the facilities at the hospital. Lal said: "Health related issues have always been on the priority of the government. He would be happy to extend a helping hand for upgradation of the health services in the city." Later a felicitation ceremony for the ex-employees of the hospital was organized.
The bast ward, best operation theatre (OT) and best ex-doctors also got certificates. The new blood bank of UHM, general OT, ortho OT and ICU were given appreciation awards.