New Sub Centre Inaugurated at Wrafter’s Creek in Baratang to Strengthen Rural Healthcare

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 07 March 2025

In a serious increase to healthcare providers in North and Middle Andaman, a brand new Sub Centre was inaugurated at Wrafter’s Creek, below the jurisdiction of PHC Baratang, on March 6, 2025. The facility, geared toward offering important medical providers to distant areas, was inaugurated by Dr. Anil Agarwal, Secretary (Health) and Mission Director (UTHM), A&N Administration.

The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of a number of dignitaries, together with Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services; Dr. Siddharaju, Deputy Director (Family Welfare); Mr. Alagarswamy, Zilla Parishad Member; Ms. Sumari Roy, Pradhan; Mr. Sathish, Up-Pradhan, Nilambur Panchayat; Dr. Nadia Rahman, Medical Officer (I/C), PHC Baratang; and Dr. Rahul, GDMO. Their participation underscored the importance of the initiative for the local people.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anil Agarwal highlighted the pivotal position of Sub Centres in delivering preventive, promotive, and healing healthcare providers in rural areas. He urged residents to actively interact with well being employees and help the implementation of nationwide well being packages for the collective well-being of the group.

The occasion drew an attendance of over 200 folks, reflecting the anticipation and enthusiasm surrounding the brand new healthcare facility. The Sub Centre is anticipated to play a transformative position in enhancing healthcare accessibility for the residents of Wrafter’s Creek and neighbouring villages. Authorities have expressed their dedication to additional increasing healthcare infrastructure in different distant areas.

Concluding the occasion, Dr. Nadia Rahman, Medical Officer (I/C), PHC Baratang, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the efforts of the Administration and PRI members in making this initiative a actuality.