Bastar's Healthcare Revolution: From Inaccessible to Quality-Certified
Healthcare in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, is undergoing significant improvements. With 130 facilities earning National Quality Assurance Standards certification under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, access and quality are on the rise. The 'Malaria Mukt Bastar' campaign and strategic staff recruitment are enhancing services in this once inaccessible region.
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The tribal-dominated Bastar division of Chhattisgarh is experiencing a remarkable transformation in healthcare services. Long plagued by inaccessibility and Naxal violence, the region now boasts several facilities that have achieved national quality certification. This marks a major stride towards accessible, high-quality healthcare, as confirmed by official sources.
Since January 2024, 130 health facilities in Bastar have been awarded National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification. This achievement is a result of sustained efforts under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai's leadership, focusing on improving infrastructure and beefing up staff recruitment to serve remote and conflict-affected areas.
The government is also pushing schemes like 'Niyad Nellanar' for Ayushman card distribution, with notable success. The 'Malaria Mukt Bastar' campaign is reducing disease transmission through proactive measures. State Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal emphasizes the goal of equitable healthcare access across all districts, especially in tribal regions, highlighting ongoing inspections and evaluations to further improve service delivery.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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