Ayushman Bharat Diwas observed in Tripura
Our Bureau
AGARTALA, September 23 2021: Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb graced a state level programme to commemorate Ayushman Bharat Divas on the occasion of the third anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana here Thursday. Prime Minister Narendnra Modi launched the countrywide Ayushman Bharat Prime Minister Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) on September 23 2018.
Chief Minister said the government is committed to providing universal health insurance to all beneficiaries.
124 government hospitals and two private hospitals of the state enlisted in the national healthcare programme. The observance of the PMJAY will continue till September 30.
Chief Minister also launched specialist teleconsultation services to reach out a large section of people and end rural-urban divide in health sector.
Agartala Government Medical College and GBP Hospital will provide specialist counseling services from Hab. Physicians specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics and other services will provide medical services through teleconsultation, officials said.
Health Secretary JK Sinha and NHM Mission Director Dr Siddhartha Shiv Jashwal were present on the occasion.
Chief Minister later tweeted “Launched specialist teleconsultation services on the eSanjeevani platform for the people of #Tripura today. Under the leadership of Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji, we are marching ahead on the path of providing world-class health facilities to #tripura.