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GEYZING, : The Geyzing district hospital has been
upgraded with a state-of-the-art dental 3D printing ecosystem, offering
advanced medical services for dental patients in the district.
The new facility, inaugurated today by
area MLA Loknath Sharma, made possible through funds allocated by the Ministry
of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). District collector Yishey D.
Yongda, chief medical officer Bikash Pradhan, hospital staff and other
officials were present during the inauguration.
MLA Sharma congratulated the hospital
staff for the new facility and stated that dental patients in the district will
no longer need to travel to hospitals outside the district or to Siliguri for
advanced dental care.
He informed that the facility was
established at the Gyezing hospital to meet the needs of the people, ensuring
access to modern dental treatments within the district itself. Sharma also
lauded DC Yongda for her commitment and contributions in availing the
much-needed facility.
“The SKM government has given utmost
priority to health sector of the State and the State government has so far been
able to ensure availability of all medical facility in all district hospitals
of the State. Also, Geyzing the district hospital has witnessed a significant
transformation under SKM government,” Sharma said.
In addition to the dental facility, the
MLA also inaugurated a newly established Urban Health and Wellness Centre at
Middle Geyzing under Geyzing Omchung Gram Panchayat Unit. Funded by the 15th
Finance Commission under the Health and Family Welfare department, the centre
aims to provide essential healthcare services to the local population.
CMO Bikash Pradhan shared that the
wellness centre will offer basic medical treatments for a variety of health
issues, while Zilla Panchayat member Sagar Sharma informed that a medical
officer and staff will be appointed to ensure the facility is fully operational.
MLA Sharma termed the wellness centre as
a valuable healthcare asset for the residents of Geyzing Omchung GPU. It will
cater to the basic medical needs of the local community and contribute to
improved healthcare access in the region, he added.
