Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated the plinth upgradation and elevation expansion work of Rajnandgaon District Hospital and performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) office building. He emphasized the need for Rajnandgaon to continue leading the state in healthcare services and praised ongoing efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates.
Congress leader Shahid Bhai has accused the state government of failing to maintain adequate healthcare services, alleging severe shortages of essential medicines in government hospitals and demanding immediate corrective action.
The Rajnandgaon district administration has intensified efforts to ensure safe motherhood by providing free sonography and health check-ups to high-risk pregnant women, with 1,850 beneficiaries screened so far.
Collector Jitendra Yadav carried out a surprise inspection of Rajnandgaon District Hospital, reviewed facilities, interacted with patients, and directed immediate action against absent doctors while emphasizing better hygiene and timely completion of ongoing works.
In a major healthcare boost for women in remote areas, Manpur CHC successfully performed its first two cesarean deliveries under the supervision of district health authorities, ending the need for 100 km travel to Rajnandgaon for such procedures.