Arunachal cabinet nod to boost healthcare services in state

Itanagar: The Arunachal Pradesh government has approved a number of proposals of the health and family welfare department to enhance healthcare services in the state.This initiative aims to reinforce nursing services at various healthcare levels with a strong emphasis on disease prevention, a cabinet statement informed here on Saturday.Addressing the increasing demand for secondary healthcare services, the cabinet chaired by chief minister Pema Khandu on Friday has approved the creation of 623 positions within the Hospital Nursing Cadre. It includes Group B non-gazetted, Group B gazetted, and Group A positions, all geared towards enhancing curative care, covering both definitive and emergency interventions.In response to the shortage of skilled nursing professionals, the state has taken steps to address the issue. The cabinet has also sanctioned the establishment of five associate professors (Nursing) and 18 assistant professors (Nursing) positions, bolstering the delivery of high-quality nursing education.The state has made strides in offering free diagnostic laboratory services across the region. Equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and medical equipment, these modern laboratories are now being extended to primary health centres and sub-centres, benefitting residents even at grassroots levels.PTI