Agartala (Tripura) [India], November 4 (HBTV): Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Monday said that the state government is prioritising the improvement of health infrastructure and aims to bring the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) within the top 10 medical institutions in the country.
He also stressed the need to enhance the confidence and skill development of doctors to strengthen the healthcare system in the state.
Dr Saha made these remarks after laying the foundation stone for various infrastructure projects at Agartala Government Medical College and GBP Hospital, highlighting their significance in upgrading the state’s healthcare facilities. The newly inaugurated projects include the Critical Care Building (CCB), the Communicable Disease Centre (CDC), a 20-bed special ward at GBP Hospital, and the Inter-Departmental Call Management System (IDCMS).
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Saha, who also serves as the Health Minister, stated that there are currently 400 seats available for the MBBS course in the state’s medical colleges.
‘Students will have to score better in the examinations in medical colleges. GB Hospital, TMC Hospital, and other district hospitals are performing quite well now. I have information that some brokers are sitting in GB Hospital or TMC Hospital. Their job is to influence patients and send them to outside hospitals. Therefore, measures are being taken to trap them,’ he said.
Providing further details, the Chief Minister mentioned that eight hip replacements have been successfully performed in the state so far. ‘Knee replacements have also been performed. Additionally, numerous other significant treatments have been implemented. Various types of medical services are now being provided at Agartala Government Medical College Hospital. The infrastructure will be further developed to provide advanced medical services. Nine super specialities have been launched at AGMC at a cost of about INR 250 crore. Very soon, about four more new services will be launched. Allocation is required for this. For this purpose, I met the Union Health Minister a few days ago. I informed him about the need for allocation for infrastructure development. He assured that the Central Government will purchase the necessary equipment and tools,’ said Dr Saha.
He added that doctors in the state must further enhance their professional skills and establish their expertise to raise the institution’s national standing. ‘At least arrangements have to be made to bring it within the top 10. For this, everyone has to make an effort. It will not be possible for the government alone. A building for mothers and children is being started at AGMC and GB Hospital. The DoNER Ministry has sanctioned about INR 192 crore. Another INR 202 crore has been allocated for the development of the infrastructure of the Dental College,’ he added.
(ANI)