Free pathological tests of 60 items in state’s hospitals commences from today through mega program

IGM Hospital along with 6 district and 12 sub-divisional hospitals from today will be able to provide laboratory services of 60 identified lab tests to the patients at absolutely free of cost.

The initiative under National Free Diagnostic Initiative implemented under NHM is a prioritising goal of the Government of Tripura to strengthen the in-house laboratory services in accordance with the Health care facilities being provided with utmost care to the patients.

The ceremonial launch of this initiative held today at IGM Hospital.

Today’s programme was attended by Minister for education Ratan Lal Nath as chief guest, MLA Brishaketu Debbarma , MLA Sushanta Chowdhury, Director of NHM Shailesh Yadav, Secretary of health services Samarjit Bhowmik, AMC Chairaman Dr Prafullajit Sinha ,direrctor of health Dr J.K.Debbarma.