Agartala , Jun 02, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, June 02: In a major achievement for the state's healthcare, the medical team of Agartala Government Medical College and GBP hospital has performed a total knee replacement on Thursday.

The patient- Abala Das (62) of SD Mission area in Arundhuti Nagar, Agartala is doing well, according to the hospital sources.

The entire surgery was conducted at free of cost-- thanks to Ayushman Bharat Scheme.

The woman had visited OPD of GBP hospital with complaint of knee pain on May 12 last. After medical examination, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sukamal Sarkar advised the woman for admission in the hospital.

Finally, a medical team led by Dr. Sarkar successfully conducted the full knee replacement surgery. 

This was one of the major achievements of the doctors in the GBP hospital in recent times.

The sincere efforts of Dr. Manik Saha-led government in transforming the public health system is visible. Besides, the people receiving the benefits of free treatment under Ayushman Bharat Scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.