ITANAGAR, Nov 2: Khando Drowa Sangmo District Hospital in Tawang has strengthened its surgical facilities with the inauguration of a newly equipped Modular Operation Theatre (OT), aimed at improving access to quality healthcare and reducing referrals outside the district.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu dedicated the facility to the people on Monday and interacted with doctors and healthcare professionals at the hospital.
Khandu said the government’s vision was to ensure that patients from Tawang did not have to travel outside the district in search of quality medical treatment. He expressed hope that the upgraded hospital would emerge as a dependable healthcare centre, enabling more patients to receive treatment locally.
“We want Khando Drowa Sangmo District Hospital to become a dependable centre of healthcare for the people of Tawang, reducing the need for referrals outside the district and ensuring that quality treatment is accessible to all,” he said.
The Chief Minister also thanked the Arunachal Pradesh Doctors Association (APDA) for contributing Rs 10 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, describing the support as valuable to the state’s healthcare initiatives.
During his visit, Khandu also interacted with patients admitted to the hospital, enquired about their health and distributed fruits. He wished them a speedy recovery and expressed hope that they would soon return home to their families.