Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma visited Tura Civil Hospital yesterday to review the ongoing renovation of its infrastructure and facilities.
During his visit, he discussed the progress of the renovations with the hospital management, which are an outcome of a previous meeting where the urgent need for renovations and new facilities were discussed.
The CM also took the opportunity to meet patients who had undergone surgery at the newly installed cath lab, where imaging of the arteries and chambers of the heart take place. He congratulated the management and the team of doctors involved in the critical heart surgeries.
The doctors informed him about the need to establish a new critical care unit for heart patients at the hospital. They also informed Sangma on the requirement for additional facilities and manpower for different units, including the appointment of paramedics and technicians.
After the review meeting, Sangma informed that the cath lab in Tura, which was installed two months ago, was much needed. In the absence of cardiology facilities, many patients from Garo Hills had to travel to Guwahati for heart-related ailments. “Two patients who underwent surgery were high-risk and delays in their treatment could have been fatal. I commend the team of doctors who successfully performed the operations and saved the lives of the patients.”
He also assured that efforts to enhance health services across the state would continue, and the government would further strengthen health infrastructure statewide. Following the review meeting, Sangma directed the Chief Secretary to continuously monitor the ongoing improvements in hospitals and healthcare facilities and to submit reports to him.
