Arunachal Governor Brig (retd) Dr. BD Mishra Stresses on Better Healthcare Facilities

Arunachal Governor Brig (retd) Dr. BD Mishra Stresses on Better Healthcare Facilities

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Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (retd) Dr. BD Mishra has stressed on the needs for better healthcare facilities to the people of the State.

During a meeting with State Health and Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang at Raj Bhawan here, the Governor emphasized that health services and health centers functioning issues must be the top priority of the government.

“It must be addressed keeping in view the medical needs and necessities of our people at the earliest. Good health of every citizen and clean and hygienic environment is vital for the overall development of the State,” the Governor stressed.

Dr. Mishra expressed his concern about the shortages of medical officers, paramedic staff and health-related infrastructure and their proper positioning and attendance in the far-flung areas of the State, an official communique informed here on Wednesday.

He said that to ensure proper institutionalized medical aid, adequate and appropriate services and infrastructure must be made available in every health centre.

The Governor advised the minister to explore various innovative ways to strengthen the health facilities and doctors positioning in the state, particularly in difficult and isolated areas. He also asked him to prepare medical officers rotation plan on equitable deployment basis.

The minister took note of the suggestions made by the Governor about the Health Department and most importantly of the supervisory role of the senior civil servants related to their responsibilities, the communique added.

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