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Tripura Referral Cases Drop 80% as CM Announces New Medical College & Eye Hospital

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced an 80% reduction in patient referrals outside the state due to improved healthcare services. He inaugurated the International Nurses Day celebration in Agartala, paying tribute to Florence Nightingale. Saha revealed plans for a medical university, a new medical college in the TTAADC area, and a new eye hospital. He also noted the expansion of nursing education and employment, with 153 personnel appointed and recruitment for 100 more underway.

Key Points: Tripura Referral Cases Drop 80%; CM Announces New Medical College

  • Referral cases drop 80%
  • New medical college in TTAADC area
  • New eye hospital announced
  • 153 nursing personnel appointed; 100 more to be recruited
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Tripura referral cases drop 80 pc; CM announces medical college, eye hospital

Tripura CM Manik Saha reports 80% drop in patient referrals outside state. Announces new medical college, eye hospital, and medical university.

"The uniform of nurses is a matter of pride and responsibility. The more challenges they face, the more experienced and skilled they become, earning greater trust from patients. - Manik Saha"

Agartala, May 13

Manik Saha on Wednesday said the Tripura government has accorded top priority to improving and expanding healthcare services across the state, leading to an 80 per cent reduction in the number of patients referred outside the state for treatment.

The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the International Nurses Day celebration organised by the Health Department at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala.

Paying tribute to Florence Nightingale, Saha described her as a symbol of humanitarian service that elevated the nursing profession through compassion and dedication.

The Chief Minister, who also holds the Health portfolio, said the state government has initiated several major healthcare projects to further strengthen medical services and ensure better treatment facilities within Tripura.

"A medical university will soon be established in the state. More super-speciality hospitals will also come up. A new medical college will be set up in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council area, along with a new eye hospital," he said.

Saha, who is himself a dental surgeon, said these initiatives aim to reduce the need for patients to travel outside the state for advanced treatment.

Highlighting the role of nurses in healthcare delivery, the Chief Minister said nurses are the backbone of the medical system, and their contribution is indispensable.

"The uniform of nurses is a matter of pride and responsibility. The more challenges they face, the more experienced and skilled they become, earning greater trust from patients," he said.

Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, Saha said doctors and nurses served society like warriors during the crisis.

He also stressed the importance of maintaining healthcare workers' health and well-being.

The Chief Minister further noted that nursing education and employment opportunities have expanded significantly in the state.

He informed that 153 nursing personnel have already been appointed, while recruitment for another 100 posts will be undertaken soon.

Kiran Gitte, Health and Family Welfare Secretary; Debashree Debbarma, Health Director; Anjan Das, Director of Family Welfare and Preventive Medicine; H.P. Sharma, Director of Medical Education; and other senior officials were present at the event.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see a Chief Minister who is also a doctor - he understands the ground realities. But 80% reduction sounds impressive, I hope the remaining 20% cases also get addressed soon. Patients shouldn't have to travel to Kolkata or Delhi for advanced treatment. Also, recruitment of 153 nurses is a start but we need more for a whole state.
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Rohit L
Wonderful to see recognition for nurses on International Nurses Day! During COVID, our healthcare workers were true heroes. Florence Nightingale would be proud of the dedication shown by Indian nurses. The medical university plan sounds ambitious - hope it materializes soon and doesn't get stuck in bureaucracy. 🙏
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Kavya N
As a Tripura resident, I've seen family members struggle with referrals to other states. This is a welcome development. But the devil is in the details - are the existing hospitals getting better equipment? Are doctors being trained for super-specialties? Numbers are good but quality matters more. Let's hope the eye hospital becomes a reality soon.
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Ravi K
Great initiative by CM Manik Saha ji! Being a dental surgeon himself, he understands healthcare from grassroots level. The medical college in tribal area will be a game-changer. But I hope they also focus on preventive healthcare and not just curative. Nurses appreciation was much needed - they are indeed the backbone of our medical system.

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