Mission Director & Joint Mission Director of UTHM Visits Car Nicobar, Holds Assembly with Leaders of Tribal Council and Officers

Mohammed Saheed

Car Nicobar, 02 December 2022

The Mission Director, UTHM, A & N Administration, Dr. Anil Agarwal together with Joint Mission Director, Dr. Suja Anthony throughout their two-day go to to Car Nicobar held a gathering with the Chairman Tribal Council and different Tribal Leaders within the presence of the Deputy Commissioner (N), Assistant Commissioner (HQ), Medical Superintendent, BJR Hospital to debate Health Care wants of the Tribal Population in Nicobar District. 

The Mission Director, NHM additionally visited BJR Hospital and held a gathering with the Doctors within the presence of the Deputy Commissioner (Nicobars) and Assistant Commissioner (HQ). A PPT presentation was made by the Health Department to apprise the Mission Director about ongoing well being programmes and actions in Nicobar District. The Mission Director inspired the Doctors and workers to proceed the great work and likewise gave invaluable strategies for higher affected person care companies.

The crew additionally inspected the Health and Wellness Centre at Mus village, Car Nicobar. It was knowledgeable by Dr. Arun Pal Singh, Medical Officer, BJR Hospital, Car Nicobar that just about 70 sufferers are awaiting cataract surgical procedure as a result of non-availability of an Ophthalmic Surgeon within the District. In this regard, the Mission Director, NHM has requested the Director, ANIIMS to organise such surgical procedures at ANIIMS, Port Blair in a scheduled method. The Deputy Commissioner, (N) has agreed to facilitate crucial logistics at Car Nicobar whereas the Mission Director NHM in session with DHS has agreed to facilitate these sufferers at Port Blair.

The Mission Director, NHM has requested the Deputy Commissioner (N) to make accessible Specialists particularly Gynaecologists & Paediatricians at PHC Campbell Bay a minimum of a couple of times each month in order that sufferers in these distant areas are duly attended to.

The Mission Director, of NHM, additionally emphasised thorough screening of TB suspects & contacts to attain the National Target for the elimination of TB earlier than 2025, for this function/ further funds shall be supplied to the District below NTEP.