Agartala, April 3 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that the state government has prioritized providing quality health services to the people and is taking various important steps to improve the public health system.

CM Saha said this while laying the foundation stone of a Civil Hospital adjacent to Jackson Gate in Agartala and stated that a 50-bed urban health center is being built at the site.

"There will be OPDs for various departments along with a minor OT (operation theater). Local residents and businessmen living in the city will be able to avail of healthcare services at this hospital. As a result, they will not have to go to GB Pant or IGM Hospital. Additionally, those visiting Agartala for various activities...