New 50-bed critical care block to open at Dhalai District Hospital

Published On 2026-02-01 04:00 GMT | Update On 2026-02-01 04:01 GMT

New Critical Care Block

Agartala: In a major boost to healthcare access in Tripura’s tribal regions, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday announced the establishment of a 50-bed critical care block at Dhalai District Hospital under the PM-ABHIM scheme.

According to the news reports, officials said the initiative, estimated at Rs 23.75 crore, is designed to reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for critical treatment, bringing high-quality medical care closer to the people of Dhalai district. The state government has actively pursued the initiative to minimize dependence on distant medical centres, focusing on improving quality healthcare access at the district level.

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Speaking to TOI, CM Manik Saha, who also holds the health portfolio, said the facility is “not just an infrastructural upgrade but a transformative step in healthcare delivery at the district level.” He said the block will strengthen services, including trauma care, cardiac treatment, and management of other serious illnesses.

Dr Saha pointed out that the availability of advanced medical support at Dhalai District Hospital will minimise the need to refer patients to Agartala for urgent or critical care. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his pivotal role in making the vision a reality, praising his commitment to expanding healthcare in the tribal areas of Tripura, reports UNI.

Officials said the new facility represents a significant step toward addressing healthcare disparities in the state, reflecting a collaborative effort to create a more inclusive and resilient medical infrastructure for all communities in Tripura.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha recently met Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda in New Delhi to discuss various healthcare infrastructure, including the proposal for a new medical college in the state. According to officials, the state government has proposed to establish a new medical college at Kulai in Dhalai district, which has been designated as an aspirational district, on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis.

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New 50-bed critical care block to open at Dhalai District Hospital

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