CM urges public to avail state’s medical facilities

Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Wednesday reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery in Tripura and urged citizens to make full use of the available medical infrastructure, including super specialty services and facilities for kidney transplantation.

Speaking during the 49th episode of the ‘Mukhyamantri Samipesu’ at his official residence, Dr Saha addressed a range of public grievances and took immediate steps to provide assistance, especially in the health and employment sectors.

Highlighting the state’s medical achievements, the Dr Saha noted that three successful kidney transplants have already been performed in government hospitals.

“People should come forward and use the medical facilities that are available within the state. We are committed to providing both financial and medical support,” said Dr Saha.

Among those who sought help was Motilal Debbarma of Ujan Abhaynagar, who approached the Dr Saha for assistance with the treatment of his ailing son.

The Chief Minister who is also health minister of the state directed the Health Department and the Social Welfare and Social Education Department to provide both medical and financial aid.

In another case, Jayanti Pal (Das) of Rangamura, Belonia, sought help for her husband’s heart condition.

The Chief Minister immediately contacted the Medical Superintendent of GB Hospital and ensured that her husband would receive free medicines.

Responding to a similar plea from Sukul Mia of Sabroom, whose wife is suffering from a kidney ailment and requires a transplant, the Chief Minister reviewed her medical documents and encouraged the family to pursue treatment within the state itself.

The Chief Minister also responded to requests from Moushumi Bhattacharya of Agartala and Jharna Das of Kumari Tilla, who sought eye treatment for their sons, as well as Bhabatosh Sarkar of Chailengta and Shankar Deb of Milan Sangh,a who sought medical aid for their brothers.

Dr Saha assured them of full support and encouraged them to benefit from the Chief Minister's Jan Arogya Yojana.

The session was attended by key officials including Secretary P K Chakraborty, Director of Social Welfare and Social Education Department Tapan Kumar Das, Director of Health Services Dr Tapan Majumdar, Medical Superintendent of GB Hospital Dr. Shankar Chakraborty, IGM Hospital’s Dr Debashree Debbarma, and Dr Shirmani Debbarma of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Cancer Hospital.