SHILLONG, DEC 22: Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma inaugurated the Primary Health Centers (PHCs) of Damas and Manikganj at Damas today. He lauded the local MLA, Marthon Sangma for his dedicated effort in making the inauguration of the PHCs a reality amid the presence of local MDC, Dolly Sangma, Additional Deputy Commissioner, P.K.Boro, Extra Assistant Commissioners, J.R.T.Sangma, Daplin Sangma, Medical Officers and Staff and the District Officers of various line departments.
The Chief Minister in his inaugural address said, the State Government has been spending huge sum of money in setting up infrastructures in the health sector but as in other parts of the country they are being under-utilized due to scarcity of doctors and specialists. “We create assets and assets must be optimally utilized”, said Dr Mukul and apprised the gathering of the need of medical colleges in the state to counter the gap in the demand and supply of medical practitioners which will eventually meet the healthcare requirement of the people.
He further added that in order to overcome the shortage of manpower he has sanctioned for creation of 300 numbers of the post of Staff Nurse in recent years but arising question on transparency in the recruitment process has grappled the progress of appointment. He therefore said that we need to do away with the manipulation system so as to enhance the efficiency in the recruitment process which will provide opportunities for the deserving candidates.
Emphasising on the importance of health, Dr Mukul added that the Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS) is one of the most innovative schemes and urged the people to enroll themselves in the scheme and take advantage of it. He further pleaded the medical fraternity to be more compassionate in rendering service to the people.
The Chief Minister urged the need of providing Compulsory Annual health checkup for the mass, as health is important for the well-being of the people and the overall development of the State.
Later, the chief Minister also added that North Garo Hills has a huge prospect from the development point of view. The district is the first to receive Railway Station in the State which has proved a boon for the people of the region and therefore he opined that it be a testimony for the rest of the State.
In the coming days the CM is expected to inaugurate the Residential Complex for the District’s Officers and mentioned about Cage Fishing to be set up at Jolding wari soon.
By Our Reporter
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