Sri Vijaya Puram, October 29: The Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Dinesh Sharma, inaugurated the newly constructed State-of-the-Art Operation Theatre at District Hospital, Garacharma, in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also formally handed over eight ventilators and three portable handheld X-ray machines for various health centres. This medical equipment will strengthen diagnostic and critical care services in remote areas.
After the inauguration, the Lieutenant Governor inspected the ongoing expansion works of the Critical Care Unit Block within the hospital premises and directed the concerned authorities to complete the work expeditiously while ensuring quality.
With the commencement of the newly constructed Operation Theatre, surgical and maternity services for the people of South Andaman district will become more robust and accessible, thereby reducing unnecessary referrals to higher medical centres.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and appreciated the dedication of the doctors, nursing officers and healthcare personnel present at the event.
The Member of Parliament, Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Chief Secretary, Mr. Gyanesh Bharti, Commissioner-cum-Secretary (Health), Secretary (Health), Deputy Commissioner, South Andaman, Superintendent of Police, South Andaman, and senior officials of the Health Department were also present on the occasion.
