Healthcare for All: CM Manik Saha Vows Quality Medical Services Across Tripura
CM Manik Saha inaugurates new nursing college facilities and pledges modern healthcare for both urban and remote areas of Tripura.
Chief Minister Manik Saha has reaffirmed the Tripura government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that Tripura quality healthcare is accessible to every citizen, regardless of whether they reside in bustling urban centers or the most remote corners of the state. Emphasizing that health is a fundamental necessity, the Chief Minister noted that a healthy individual is the cornerstone of a healthy and beautiful society.
Boosting Medical Education and Infrastructure
In a significant move to strengthen the state's medical workforce and infrastructure, CM Manik Saha visited Durjoynagar to inaugurate a newly constructed three-storey building. This facility serves as a centralized hub, housing three critical institutions under one roof:
- Agartala Government Nursing College
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Nursing School
- ANM Training Institute
The project, completed at a cost of Rs 8 crore 44 lakh, represents a strategic investment in nursing education and professional training to meet the growing demands of the healthcare sector.
Expanding Reach to Remote Areas
Beyond urban development, the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the new building of the Narsingar Primary Health Centre. Dr. Saha assured the public that this facility would be constructed swiftly, adhering to a strict timeline and maintaining complete transparency.
The government's vision is to bridge the gap between urban and rural health services, ensuring that children, the elderly, and economically disadvantaged sections of society receive modern medical care. This includes the modernization of primary health centers in remote areas to ensure no one is left behind.
A Radical Shift in Health Services
Reflecting on the progress made, the Chief Minister stated that a "radical change" has been brought to the state's health landscape. Key improvements highlighted include:
- Increased Capacity: A significant rise in the number of patient beds across district hospitals.
- Expanded OPDs: Outpatient Department services have been broadened across the state's main referral hospitals, district hospitals, and sub-divisional facilities.
- Specialized Care: The establishment of dental colleges, eye hospitals, homoeopathic colleges, and Ayurvedic colleges to provide diverse medical options.
- Medical Education: A substantial boost in medical seats, with 550 MBBS seats added through both government and private initiatives.
"There were various deficiencies in the state's health services in the past. Currently, the government is implementing all works as planned by modernising the state's main referral hospitals," said CM Manik Saha.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event saw the presence of several high-ranking officials, including Health Department Secretary Kiran Gitte, Acting Sabhadhipati of Paschim Tripura Zilla Parishad Bishwajit Shil, and Director of the Health Department Dr. Debashree Debbarma. Also present were former MLAs Dr. Dilip Das and Krishnadhan Das, as well as West Tripura District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar.