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Chronology of Development of this Hospital:

1961Opening of the dispensary
1962Opening of the Medical Centre
1963Emmaus Ward – Leprosy Unit
1964Foundation laid for Maternity Block
1965GLRA started funding for Leprosy Program
1966Maternity Block opened after completion of construction
1968Medical and Surgical block opened
1968Quarters for Rehabilitated leprosy patients opened
1974X-ray Unit Opened
1976M.P.H.W.(F) Training school Started
1976Infectious diseases ward Opened
1980Out patient Department Remodeled
1986Handloom Unit started
1988Multi Drugs treatment for Leprosy implemented
1995Skin Clinic started
1995Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program implemented
1995Community Eye Care program started
1996Renovation of the Medical and Maternity Ward
1996Ultra Sound Scan Unit Started
2000Our Hospital has been recognized by the TamilNadu Government as Microscopic Centre for RNTCP
2002Tiruchy Urban Leprosy Eradication Program implemented
2005Self Help Groups started for Leprosy, TB and HIV patients
2006TANSACS, Chennai – Recognized ICTC started
2006Renovation and Extension of OP block
2006Day Care Centre started
2008Self Help Groups for Women, HIV, TB and Leprosy affected patients
2008APAC-VHS-USAID – Project SAATHII recognized our hospital as Nakshatra hospital for STD/ HIV / AIDS care and support.
2009Ln.Rev.Fr.P.Thangasamy, M.A., B.Ed., B.Th., was appointed as the first Director of this hospital
2009Dental and ENT clinic started
2010Our hospital has been named as Sagayamatha Medical Centre (SMC)
2011Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technician Course (DMLT and CMLT) started – affiliated to All India Institute of Medical Technologists, Kolkata
2012Out-reach program- Carrus Orbis Medical awareness camp organized by SMC and DPWA- Sponsored by Wells for Life.
2012Opening of Home for the Aged
2013Kallagam Branch Opened
2013Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Congregation, Pondicherry – Withdrawal
2013The Society of Jesus Mary Joseph, Mangalagiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
2013Reverse Osmosis Plant (Safe Drinking Water System
2013Out-patient clinic extension
2014Server system – start the computer billing in all departments
2015Chapel Renovation / inauguration
2015Maternity ward – Special rooms 9 renovation
2015Rev.Fr.P.Thangasamy, Director – Farewell gathering
2015Rev.Fr.Dr.S. Gaspar, M.A., B.Ed., B.Th., Ph.D., was appointed as the Second Director of this hospital
2015Maternity ward roof over the special ward strengthened by RE-inforced concret cement and gate for hospital
entrance
2015Hostel new shed
2016IBHAR – NABH
2016The Society of Jesus Mary Joseph, Mangalagiri, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (June)
2016Sagayamatha Hospital Canteen started (June
2016Pharmacy Extension
2016Fiinovation – New Delhi (Innovative Financial Advisors Pvt Ltd)
2016Extension for Vehicle parking shed (Near Physio and Maternity ward backside
2016The Congregation of Theresian Carmelities, Chengalpettu, Chennai
202022.08.2020 New hospital block was Blessed by Most Rev.Peter Remigius, D.D., Kottar and inaugurated by Most Rev.Antonisamy Francis, D.D., S.T.L., Bishop of Kumbakonam.  All the board members attend the function. 
2021 16.07.2021 The Prayer Service Function and installation of our New Director, Rev.Fr.S.Alphonse on 16th Friday 2021 at 10.30a.m. at the Hospital Chapel. 
202107.10.2021 The medical ward situated on the right side of the Jesus statue was renovated.   This ward will be used as MPHW(F) class rooms and lab. The building was blessed and opened by the Director and elderly priests of the Institute.
2021The renovated ANM School Block was inaugurated on 29.10.2021 at 8.30a.m. with prayer and blessed by the Director. 3 Toiles has been constructed for the ANM School for  students uses.

Beneficiary population

We have selected 202 villages with 5,00,000 population to provide health care activities which have spread in 4 blocks namely Pullambadi, Thirumanur, Lalgudi and Mannachanallur situated in Tiruchy and Ariyalur Districts.