West Bengal Chief Minister Launches New Healthcare Initiatives and 100-Bed Ward
Suvendu Adhikari unveils 100-bed ward, rolls out Ayushman Bharat
Image: Asianet Newsable
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a new 100-bed ward at SSKM Hospital and announced healthcare initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat scheme for over 1.36 crore families. The state aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and ensure affordable treatment for economically weaker sections.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari announced the rollout of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, covering 1.36 crore families in West Bengal.
- 02A large-scale vaccination campaign was successfully completed in 235 healthcare facilities, utilizing 772,750 vaccine doses.
- 03The newly inaugurated 100-bed ward at SSKM Hospital aims to alleviate patient load and referral issues.
- 04Private hospitals on government land must reserve 15% of beds for economically weaker patients.
- 05Healthcare facilities will be rebranded as 'Ayushman Mandir' and plans for an AIIMS-like institution in North Bengal are underway.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari virtually inaugurated a new 100-bed ward at SSKM Hospital and announced several healthcare initiatives aimed at improving public health in the state. The Chief Minister highlighted the implementation of the National Health Mission and the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which will provide coverage to over 1.36 crore families. He noted the successful completion of a vaccination campaign across 235 healthcare facilities, utilizing 772,750 vaccine doses in just three weeks. The new ward at SSKM Hospital is expected to help manage patient load and referral issues more effectively. Additionally, Adhikari mandated that private hospitals that received government land at concessional rates must reserve 15% of their beds for economically disadvantaged patients. Future plans include rebranding healthcare facilities as 'Ayushman Mandir' and identifying land for an AIIMS-like institution in North Bengal.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The healthcare initiatives aim to significantly improve access to medical services for economically weaker sections in West Bengal.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about the new healthcare initiatives in West Bengal?
Connecting to poll...
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.