Assam CM lays foundation stone for Rs 206 crore City Hospital in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh: In a major step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art 200-bedded City Hospital at Jail Road in Dibrugarh.
The new facility will serve as an extension of the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), further enhancing healthcare services in the region.
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The planned structure will be spread across 10 bighas of land, covering a built-up area of 29,087 square metres. Of the 200 beds, 120 will be dedicated to the Maternity Department, while the rest will cater to patients in departments such as Medicine, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, and other specialities.
“This hospital will be a milestone in Assam's journey towards providing world-class medical facilities. This hospital will complement the existing AMCH infrastructure and create a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem for the people. This project represents our vision of accessible, quality healthcare for all. The strategic location of the hospital will make advanced medical services easily accessible to people from across Dibrugarh district and neighboring areas," Sarma said, while addressing a public rally at the old high school playground, after laying the foundation stone, reports TOI.
The foundation stone laying ceremony witnessed the presence of several dignitaries, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam ministers Jogen Mohan, Prasanta Phukan, and Bimal Borah, along with local MLAs and senior government officials.
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As part of the Assam State Secondary Healthcare Initiative for Service Delivery Transformation (ASSIST), construction work is currently in progress. This expansive programme is focused on overhauling the state's healthcare system, with the twin objectives of enhancing access to quality medical services for every citizen and establishing Assam as a prominent hub for healthcare in the region.
