May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
NAHARLAGUN, May 09: Governor K T Parnaik on Thursday advocated for the need for village volunteers, especially women, who can be trained in healthcare and sanitation to help the people in remote areas of the state.
He said such an initiative would mitigate minor health issues in rural areas and help villagers to maintain cleanliness reinforcing the national Swachh Bharat campaign launched by the Prime Minister of India.
The governor made the statement while visiting the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Science (TRIHMS) here.
He asked the college to take up the challenges in the districts through its doctors and nursing officers.
The governor during his maiden visit to the institute advised its director to provide him with periodic reports on ailments and lifestyle causes.
He emphasized that automating health data would help the state government frame policies and programs effectively, with a focus on key areas. He further suggested sharing these reports with the state department for health.
Expressing his satisfaction at the high number of local doctors at TRIHMS in various posts, the governor stressed the need for the institute to train more nursing officers and increase the quota for doctors. He believed that having medical officers from the state would mitigate the shortage or absence of healthcare in rural areas.
The governor also expressed support for acquiring additional advanced medical equipment to assist in the treatment of neurological disorders and strokes.
TRIHMS director, Dr Moji Jini and chief medical superintendent, Dr D Raina, guided the governor through the TRIHMS complex and briefed him about the accomplishments and challenges faced by the first medical institute in the state.
During his visit, the governor inspected various departments and care units, including the intensive coronary care unit, intensive care units, indoor patient wards, reception and registration sections, doctor consultation areas and the emergency wards.
Parnaik also interacted with indoor patients, doctors, and nursing officers.
He also spoke with OPD patients and their guardians to understand the effectiveness of the facilities provided.
