Mamal Multispeciality Hospital

Down in Kattakada, Mamal Multispeciality Hospital is pretty much what you’d expect from a local medical center. We handle all sorts of things here, so the lobby is rarely empty. You’ve got people coming in for checkups and others who have more urgent issues. It’s a multispeciality setup, which just means we have different rooms for different problems. The building itself is sturdy but plain. We don't have any of those big digital screens or fancy fountains you see in city hospitals. Instead, we have wooden benches and a reception desk that’s been there since we opened. The staff mostly lives nearby in the Kattakada area, so we know half the people who walk through the doors. It makes the workday feel a bit more personal, even when things get stressful. There are nights when the emergency ward is loud and others when it’s completely silent. We drink a lot of coffee to stay awake during those long shifts. Managing the schedules for all the different specialists can be a puzzle, and sometimes we get it wrong and the wait times get a bit long. Nobody likes waiting, but that’s just how it goes when a lot of people need help at the same time. We just keep showing up and doing the work that needs doing. Every morning starts with checking the supply closet and making sure the main door is unlocked by seven. It’s a routine that keeps us grounded and keeps the place running.