Sri Vijaya Puram, May 9:In a landmark initiative to strengthen rural healthcare delivery, a newly constructed Sub-Centre at Sippighat, under PHC Manglutan, was inaugurated today. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Dr. Anil Agarwal, IAS, Secretary (Health), MD, UTHM, A&N Administration, who unveiled the facility to the public.
While addressing the gathering, Dr. Anil Agarwal said the Sub Centre is envisioned to play a pivotal role in delivering accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare services by promoting health awareness and early interventions at the community level. He appealed to the people to utilize the services provided.
Dr. Suja Antony, Director of Health Services, Dr. Siddaraju, Deputy Director (Family Welfare), Smti Sarika Devi, Zilla Parishad Member (South Andaman), and Smt. Jyothi, Pradhan, Sippighat Panchayat were present on the occasion. As a symbolic gesture towards environment and sustainable healthcare, the event concluded with a plantation drive, wherein dignitaries and community members participated in planting saplings around the new Sub-Centre premises.
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