Agartala, Aug. 25 -- Tripura's healthcare system is gradually earning the trust of patients who once had to travel outside the state for treatment, and patient referrals to bigger cities have seen a sharp decline, claimed Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha.
According to Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, the state has reduced patient referrals by nearly two-thirds in the last few years and added, "Earlier, almost 2,000 patients had to leave Tripura annually for specialised treatment. Now, the number has fallen below 700."He said, crediting the expansion of cardiology, neurology, oncology, and intensive care services. Patients and their families are among the biggest beneficiaries. Many no longer face the burden of travelling to Kolkata, Chennai, or D...