Tripura healthcare witnesses robust change over past few years: CM

The present state government is implementing various development initiatives prioritizing welfare and development of the people of all sections, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said on Sunday.

He also said, taking the faith and confidence of every citizen of the state into account, the government is marching ahead towards development.

After inaugurating a private hospital at Motorstand area in Agartala, the state government is working for overall development, rising above political lines. He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Supra Multi-Speciality Hospital.

Dr. Saha said, the state has seen remarkable improvement in its healthcare system after implementation of several infrastructure projects during the last few years. The digital healthcare service, tele-medicine facility, trauma centre, transplantation service etc. have expanded over the years. He also acknowledged the role of various private-run hospitals’ role in the healthcare delivery.

He said, the bed capacity of GBP Hospital has been increased to 1413. The intake capacity has not only been increased in the hospitals of Agartala, but also in the district hospitals and healthcare facility has been improved as well. This reduced the number of referred patients.

He appealed to the people to keep faith in the healthcare facilities of the state and highlighted that advanced treatment facilities are now available within the state.

The Chief Minister said that a 100-bed Eye Hospital will be established in the state. He said, besides improving the healthcare service in the hospitals, initiative has been taken to open Bharat Mata Canteen to facilitate existence of the persons accompanying a patient from remote area.

He said, significant success has been noticed in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Screening of various diseases is being done under Mukhyamantri Niramay Arogya Yojana. Initiative has been taken to establish a medical college and hospital in TTAADC area. The state has attained remarkable success in the vaccination of children and adolescents as it has recorded 100 per cent success in Mukhyamantri Sustha Shoishab Sustha Koishore Abhiyan.

The event was also attended by Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder. The welcome address was delivered by the architect of the newly-inaugurated hospital Suresh Chandra Debnath and the vote of thanks was given by Dr. Rajib Debnath, MD of the hospital. The Chief Minister also inaugurated a blood donation camp organised on the occasion.