There is a lack of specialist doctors in Tripura’s community health centres (CHCs). According to the requirement a total of 80 specialist doctors needed in Tripura’s CHCs, only one was in position, according to latest rural health statistics from 2016.
But it is the news that a ‘Total Hip Replacement’ surgery is done for the first time by an orthopaedic surgeon of the state Dr. Rajib Debnath in the history of Tripura and he said the people of Tripura would be benefitted in near future. The operation has done on 25th July last at Tripura Medical College & DR BRAM Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Rajib Debnath said, “It is the beginning in Tripura in case of total hip replacement surgery and the operation has done successfully here at Tripura Medical College. The condition of patient is well after surgery”.
Dr. Rajib Debnath is the son of Tripura who received fellowship in joint replacement surgery and it is done from INJE University, South Korea. He is appointed here at Tripura Medical College & DR BRAM Teaching Hospital.
In 2017-18, there were 24-Hospitals, 22-Rural Hospitals/ Community Health Centres, 108-Primary Health Centres, 1134-SubCentres/Dispensaries (of allopathy, homeopathy & ayurvedic), 13- Blood Banks and 7-Blood Storage centers, through which the State Government has been providing basic health facilities to all the sections of society. In addition to these facilities, the State government has been giving thrust to expand and strengthen the homeopathic and ayurvedic system of medical services as a complement to the modern medical facilities especially to the poor in the rural areas, informed by health department report of Tripura.
The state Tripura is giving more important on health sector and it is the success story of Tripura in the health sector, said a group of specialist doctors in Tripura.
Bangladeshi smuggler killed in BSF firing along Tripura border, trooper injured; 3 Rohingyas held at Agartala station
A Bangladeshi smuggler was killed and another injured as BSF troopers opened fire, after being surrounded by the gang, along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura's Unakoti district on Sunday, officials said.
Left, Congress to fight jointly in Tripura, CPI-M announces Tripura East candidate
After separate meetings of the CPI-M’s state committee and of the Left Front, Left Front convener Narayan Kar said that former CPI-M MLA Rajendra Reang would be the Left’s nominee for the Tripura East Lok Sabha seat, which is reserved for the tribals.
TRIPURA: LS Polls on April, 19, April 26, by-polls on April 19, counting on June 4
Along with the rest of the nations, the Northeastern states of Tripura is going for Lok Sabha elections from April 19 next, as the Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the poll schedule for the nation.
BJP ready for landslide victory in both Lok Sabha seats: CM Dr Saha
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday said that the respect and development of the Janajati people have been assured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and as a result, people's confidence and trust in the BJP are increasing.
K. Kavitha key conspirator behind Delhi excise policy scam, orchestrated a deal with Kejriwal, Sisodia: ED tells court
The Enforcement Directorate, while seeking custody of BRS MLC K. Kavitha, submitted in the court on Saturday that she is one of the "key conspirators and beneficiaries" of the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
Elections in 25 Lok Sabha seats of 8 NE states to be held in first 3 phases
Election officials in different northeastern states said that they are ready to conduct the parliamentary polls as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission.
India has to be 'patient but persevering' on China: EAM Jaishankar
Speaking at a media conclave, the Minister agreed that the relationship became much more complicated after 2020 but said that "it was building up over a period of time".
Top Awami League leader denies India's 'interference' in Bangladesh polls
A top leader from Bangladesh's ruling Awami League on Saturday ruled out allegations of India's interference in the country's election, months after the crucial vote in January this year saw Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina storming back to power.