Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 6 -- Cheluvamba Hospital will soon set up an IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) and Fertility Centre to benefit poor patients who are unable to afford treatment at private centres.

Considering the growing demand for IVF and fertility services, the State Government had earlier announced the establishment of such centres at four Government Medical Colleges and Hospitals across the State, including Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), with the aim of addressing infertility issues among the population.

The Government has released Rs. 2.5 crore to each of the four colleges, following which work has begun at Cheluvamba Hospital. Of the total amount, Rs. 1 crore has been earmarked for human resources, Rs. 60 la...