Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited the Community Health Centre, Mechukha in Shi Yomi district on Monday and reviewed the availability of healthcare facilities for the border villagers.
He emphasized the need for streamlining the supply of lifesaving medicines through quarterly indents by the health centers.
He promised to pursue posting medical officers and essential specialists to the health centre in Mechukha.
Interacting with medical officers, nursing staff, and patients in the indoor wards, he urged health officials to provide dedicated service.
The Governor also interacted with the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) at the CHC and advised the female volunteers to act as a bridge between the community and the public health system.
He advised them to promote universal immunization, and provide referral and escort services for healthcare delivery programs.
He proposed nursing training for the ASHAs for skilling and also enhancing their financial remuneration.
The Governor also interacted with Anganwadi workers, encouraging them to strive for improved child health and nutrition and to support children’s physical, psychological, and emotional development.
In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of “Tuberculosis Mukt Bharat,” the governor adopted one TB patient from the district and handed over a food package to the adopted patient on the occasion.
He appealed to officials, businesses, and affluent individuals to adopt TB patients by providing monthly food packages for a short duration of six months.
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Focusing on education, one of the four key sectors for the state’s holistic development, Parnaik visited the government higher secondary school in Mechuka and interacted with education department officials, teachers, and students.
