C-section facility at second rural hosp in Cachar
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Silchar: Chotomamda Model Hospital in Cachar district successfully conducted its first Caesarean Section (C-section), becoming the second rural hospital in the district equipped to provide emergency obstetric care.
The achievement was highlighted during the district health society's review meeting held at the Cachar district commissioner's office on Tuesday. Chotomamda Model Hospital now joins Katigorah Model Hospital, which first offered C-section services in 2017.
Assam minister for Barak Valley development, Kaushik Rai, lauded the milestone, calling it "a triumph for equitable healthcare". "This accomplishment is not merely a medical success; it is a milestone in our journey toward ensuring that every mother — regardless of her location — receives the safety and dignity she deserves during childbirth," he added.Minister Rai reaffirmed the state government's focus on strengthening rural healthcare infrastructure, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts between state and district health authorities.
He urged the health department to expedite the operationalisation of various healthcare centres currently under construction under the National Health Mission and the Public Works Department.
"Timely commissioning of these facilities is critical for comprehensive healthcare access, particularly in remote rural and tea garden areas," Rai stated.
The minister also emphasized targeted welfare measures for tea garden communities, directing health officials to ensure robust implementation of the tea garden wage compensation scheme. "No pregnant woman in tea garden areas should be left out of this crucial support system," he said, stressing the scheme's role in supporting maternal health in economically vulnerable sections.-- bbg.
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