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Press Release from Raj Bhavan

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Date: 21-Oct-2024
Press Release from Raj Bhavan
SKM/GOV/PR/2024/27
Press release
Rajbhavan Gangtok
Date: 21/10/2024
High officials of Health and Family Welfare Department of Sikkim State presented a presentation related to the work of the department and health services in the state to Hon'ble Governor Mr. Om Prakash Mathur at Rajbhavan Gangtok during this time on the implementation of health services and schemes in Sikkim State Discussion was done in detail.
The main objective of this meeting is presentation on matters related to the Health and Family Welfare Department of Sikkim State,
Details of ongoing activities/programs, information on current health infrastructure (complete and semi-complete), information about ongoing plans and programs funded by central and state govt was to provide information to the Honorable Governor about the ongoing plans and programs he expressed.
During this time, Chief Secretary, Secretary, Medical Superintendent, Ayush Mission Officers including other officials highlighted the current situation of health sector with statistics on which Hon'ble Governor gave many suggestions towards resolving issues Gone.
During this time, Hon'ble Governor expressed concern over delays in work of 30 beds under construction Sova Rigpa Hospital under Ayush Mission. He instructed the authorities that the plans that have been created are essential to continue their implementation. The Governor said, "Timely implementation of schemes like Sova Rigpa Hospital should be ensured to benefit the health services to the general public. "
In the meeting, the Governor also expressed concern over the decline in reproductive rate in the state and said it is a serious issue. He urged the health department officials to take concrete measures to resolve the problem. "We have to constantly make efforts to deal with the decline in reproductive rate so the local population can increase," the Governor said. This is extremely important for the future of our state. "
In this link, the Governor also got information while discussing public medicine centers, Ayushman cards, mobile rural clinics.
The Honorable Governor also asked many questions regarding state related drug relief and steps taken in that direction and mental health. He also expressed deep concern over the case of higher suicide on the national average in the state and urged all officials in attendance to act seriously in this direction.
"We have to make sure all our health plans are implemented on time and properly, he said." This will help the citizens of our state get better health services. "
The Governor also said that effective implementation of health services plays an important role in the overall development of the state. "Effective implementation of health services is crucial for the overall development of our state, he said." We have to make sure our citizens get high quality health services and their health problems are resolved. "
Health department Chief Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha, Secretary M Bharni Kumar, Secretary Rajbhavan, JD Bhutia, Medical Superintendent Dr. Ruth Yongjan and other top officials attended this meeting.