By Firstdespatch Desk Jul 06, 2024
Agartala, July 6 (FD) Kidney transplant will be performed for the first time at GB Hospital in the state on July 8. Efforts are underway to establish the only government dental college in the state as the premier institution in Northeast India, stated Chief Minister Professor Dr. Manik Saha.
Inaugurating a two-day training camp for state-based dental surgeons at Prajna Bhavan in Agartala on Saturday, Chief Minister Dr. Saha shared insights from his extensive medical career. He highlighted the significant advancements in technology since his studies, emphasizing the evolution towards online patient consultations. Dr. Saha praised the advanced equipment now available at their dental college.
Addressing the dental surgeons, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of proactive mindset and efficient implementation of responsibilities. He noted the support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards Tripura's overall development and underscored the state's improved communication infrastructure.
Dr. Saha also mentioned the establishment of dental councils in the state, eliminating the need for overseas registration for students who studied abroad. He highlighted the benefits of the e-file system now implemented across all state offices, reflecting the government's commitment to modernization.
Regarding challenges in building dental colleges, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Saha mentioned addressing complaints to the Prime Minister's office and promoting investments in medical colleges. He reiterated the upcoming kidney transplant at GB Hospital and ongoing initiatives to enhance healthcare services in Tripura.
Mission Director of National Health Mission Rajiv Dutt, Director of Health and Family Welfare Department Dr. Anjan Das, Director of Medical Education Dr. HP Sharma, Principal of Government Dental College Dr. Shalu Roy, and President of Indian Dental Association Dr. Sameer Ranjan Dutt Chowdhury were among the distinguished guests present.
During the event, Chief Minister Saha launched two websites for Tripura State Dental Council and Agartala Govt Dental College and IGM, along with inaugurating the tele-consultation facility in dentistry through e-sanjeevani. FD JK