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A New Dawn For Tea Garden Healthcare: Assam Upgrades Hospitals Into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

By Rupa Das -
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  • 23rd January 2025,
  • 7:26 PM

The Assam government has taken a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of tea garden workers and their families. The National Health Mission (NHM) Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform 354 tea garden hospitals into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. This ambitious initiative aims to address the critical healthcare needs of these marginalized communities. Addressing Critical Health Challenges Tea garden workers often face significant health challenges due to limited access to quality healthcare. Issues such as anemia, malnutrition, high maternal and neonatal mortality rates, hypertension, and […]

Assam Upgrades Hospitals Into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs For Tea Garden Workers

Assam Upgrades Hospitals Into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs For Tea Garden Workers

The Assam government has taken a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of tea garden workers and their families. The National Health Mission (NHM) Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transform 354 tea garden hospitals into Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. This ambitious initiative aims to address the critical healthcare needs of these marginalized communities.

Addressing Critical Health Challenges

Tea garden workers often face significant health challenges due to limited access to quality healthcare. Issues such as anemia, malnutrition, high maternal and neonatal mortality rates, hypertension, and diabetes are prevalent. Furthermore, infectious diseases like tuberculosis, leprosy, and diarrheal diseases pose significant threats. These challenges are further compounded by inadequate healthcare infrastructure and poor sanitation in many tea garden areas.

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A Multi-pronged Approach

The Assam government has been actively working to improve healthcare access in tea estates. This includes initiatives such as Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), the Wage Compensation Scheme for pregnant women, and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with tea estate hospitals. Free medicines and patient transport services are also provided, along with the development of new hospitals under the Assam Tea Corporation Limited.

The establishment of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs represents a major expansion of these efforts. These upgraded centers will offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including:

  • Maternal and Neonatal Care: Ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy newborns.
  • Child and Adolescent Health: Providing essential care for children and adolescents.
  • Family Planning: Offering family planning counseling and services.
  • Treatment for Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases: Addressing a wide range of health conditions.
  • ENT, Oral, and Mental Health Services: Providing specialized care for ear, nose, and throat issues, oral health, and mental well-being.
  • Emergency Medical Care: Ensuring timely and effective response to medical emergencies.
  • Elderly Care: Providing essential healthcare services for the elderly population.

A Commitment To Improved Healthcare In Assam 

The signing ceremony was a significant event, attended by Assam Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Irrigation, Ashok Singhal, as the chief guest. He emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to improving the health outcomes of tea garden communities. This initiative marks a crucial step towards ensuring equitable and accessible healthcare for all citizens of Assam.

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