Jharsuguda, Aug 25:Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday inaugurated two diagnostic centres in Jharsuguda district.
Of the two diagnostic centres, equipped with modern testing facilities, one has been set up in Jharsuguda town and the other at Laikera.
While dedicating the two healthcare units, Naveen said, Odisha is moving towards achieving the goal of providing robust healthcare facilities to all. In view of a healthy Odisha, the state government has been setting up a number of medical colleges and strengthening the infrastructure in hospitals. Hundreds of doctors and paramedical staff are also being appointed to substantially improve the healthcare services in the state.
Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) has transformed the healthcare sector in the state. People belonging to all sections of the society are being provided treatment free of cost in government hospitals. Lakhs of people are getting benefits from the BSKY scheme every month. The new establishments of the new diagnostic centres, set up in collaboration with Vedanta, will immensely benefit the people of Jharsuguda, Naveen added.
