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Govt committed to goal of health for all: JK LG
Jammu/IBNS: In presence of Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Tata Memorial Hospital and Government Medical College, Jammu for technical expertise and academic support intended to develop modernised cancer care facilities.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also laid foundation stones for various state-of-the-art health infrastructure projects at GMCs, DHs, CHCs & PHCs across the union territory.
He launched a social security scheme for employees under the National Health Mission and handed over ex-gratia cheques of Rs 10 lakhs each to the NoKs of the deceased employees of NHM.
The Lt Governor said the augmented facilities will contribute towards further strengthening of the healthcare system.
“J&K Government is committed to the goal of health for all. We are determined to ensure that the new health facilities in various districts promote social equality and its benefits reach our brothers and sisters living in far-flung areas,” said the Lt Governor.
The MoU with Tata Memorial Hospital for academic and technical collaboration will help in developing ultra-modern tertiary cancer care facilities & technical expertise to faculty, paramedical staff and integration of State Cancer Institute into National Cancer Grid, Tata Memorial Centre, he added.
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