Trauma, cardiac care facilities being expanded across Tripura: CM Manik Saha
CM Manik Saha announces major upgrades to Tripura's healthcare, including trauma centers and a 80% drop in out-of-state patient referrals.
In a significant move to bolster the state's medical landscape, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has announced that the government is aggressively prioritizing the strengthening of healthcare infrastructure. The initiative focuses on upgrading district hospitals, expanding specialized trauma and cardiac care facilities, and establishing new drug rehabilitation centers across the state.
Major Reduction in Out-of-State Medical Referrals
During a recent address, Chief Minister Saha highlighted a remarkable achievement in the state's public health sector. He claimed that the number of patients being referred outside of Tripura for medical treatment has seen a dramatic decline, dropping by approximately 80% compared to previous years. This shift suggests that the quality and availability of local medical services are rapidly improving.
The Chief Minister made these remarks while inaugurating the Emicizumab for All Persons with Severe Haemophilia A in Tripura programme at the Nursing College in the AGDC and IGM Complex. This initiative marks a vital step in providing accessible treatment for patients suffering from severe Haemophilia A, a condition that requires specialized care.
Advancing Specialized Medical Care
The Chief Minister detailed several key developments currently underway to ensure citizens can access quality medical services closer to their homes:
- Trauma and Cardiac Care: Trauma care centers have been established in almost all district hospitals, and cardiac care centers are now functioning in several locations.
- Haemophilia Treatment: IGM Hospital has been designated as the nodal hospital for the new Emicizumab programme, with plans to extend this treatment to district hospitals in the future.
- New Medical Facilities: Construction is underway for a new dental building alongside the existing Dental College and a dedicated mother-and-child hospital at Agartala Government Medical College.
- Rehabilitation: Work is progressing rapidly on a Drug Rehabilitation Centre at Bishramganj, with more centers planned for different districts.
Focus on Remote Areas and Public Health Safety
Dr. Saha emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring that residents in remote and underserved areas are not deprived of essential medical services. He noted a significant victory in public health, stating that fatalities due to water-borne diseases in the Dhalai district—once a frequent occurrence—have now been eliminated.
Furthermore, the government is expanding preventative care by providing free vaccination facilities to eligible patients suffering from certain cancers, such as breast and oral cancer, where vaccination is applicable. The Chief Minister also touched upon the 'Mask Campaign,' a public health initiative launched by the current administration to protect children and the future generation, noting that its ninth phase is set to begin soon.
The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Health Department Secretary Kiran Gitte and Health Department Director Dr. Debashree Debbarma, underscoring the state's unified focus on reducing dependence on out-of-state hospitals and building a robust healthcare ecosystem.