Northeast Desk, 6th October: Manik Saha, the Chief Minister of Tripura, revealed plans to establish a homoeopathy and ayurvedic college in the state. Additionally, another medical college will be set up in Ambassa, Dhalai district. Chief Minister Saha, who oversees the Health portfolio, made this announcement during the inauguration of the first block public health unit at Kalyanpur Community Health Centre in Khowai district.
In his statement, Saha highlighted the existing dental and nursing colleges and the intention to introduce homoeopathy and ayurvedic colleges. He emphasized the importance of trauma centers and mentioned the opening of three such centers with one more under construction.
The government’s initial plan is to establish 18 block public health units, starting with Kalyanpur, followed by all 59 blocks. Chief Minister Saha stressed the government’s commitment to developing health infrastructure for the well-being of the people and reducing the burden on sub-divisional and state hospitals.
He emphasized the block public health unit’s role in providing emergency services and reiterated the government’s dedication to health, education, and agriculture. Saha also noted a decrease in referral cases from the state to external facilities.
Later, the Chief Minister inaugurated the Operation Theatre complex at Teliamura Sub-Divisional Hospital in Khowai district.