Ampati, Aug 18: Linekar K Sangma, Member of the District Council (MDC) from Nogorpara in GHADC, on Friday officially inaugurated an Urban Health & Wellness Centre at Kalaipara, located within the Zikzak Community & Rural Development (C&RD) Block.

The newly established Urban Health & Wellness Centre is poised to become a vital pillar of the community’s healthcare infrastructure. Staffed with a dedicated Medical Officer, the center will serve approximately 5,000 residents across 17 villages. Initial services will focus on maternal care, antenatal services, and vaccinations. As time progresses, the center’s offerings will expand to address the evolving health needs of the local population.

During his address, Linekar K Sangma expressed gratitude to the Government of Meghalaya, the District Administration, and the medical community for their efforts in launching this commendable initiative. He attributed the success of such endeavors to the state government’s commitment to the region and emphasized the benefits these initiatives would bring to the surrounding villages.

He called for close cooperation between the community, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders, underscoring the collective responsibility to ensure the centre’s upkeep. He also encouraged health workers to provide compassionate care to patients and urged men to equally contribute to their family’s health. Additionally, he urged the BDO of Zikzak C&RD Block to ensure the construction of toilets in every household to promote sanitation and hygiene.

Digonto Hajong, BDO of Zikzak C&RD Block, emphasized the significance of health and wellness by quoting “health is wealth.” He highlighted government schemes and initiatives aimed at bolstering health infrastructure and fostering wellness among the people. He called for public cooperation to improve health, sanitation, and immunization rates. He advocated for the utilization of government programs such as Swachh Bharat Mission and MGNREGS to construct toilets and underscored the importance of AADHAR seeding for accessing government schemes.

H Barman, DM&HO, underscored that the establishment of the Urban Health & Wellness Centre was made possible through the 15th Finance Commission. He noted that all five wellness centers proposed for South West Garo Hills received approval from the Government of Meghalaya, showcasing the region’s commitment to enhancing healthcare facilities.

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