AGMC and GBP Hospital Doctors’ Health Camps Gaining Popularity in Rural Tripura; Growing Demand for More Such Outreach Programs

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, July 7, 2025

Health outreach camps conducted by the specialist doctors of Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital are earning widespread appreciation across rural Tripura. These peripheral health initiatives are not only bridging the healthcare gap in remote areas but are also fostering public trust in government run medical services.

In a testament to their growing impact, a comprehensive Specialist Health Camp was successfully held on 6th July 2025 (Sunday) at Ranibari Bazar, located near Ranibari Tea Estate under the jurisdiction of Satsangam Gram Panchayat, within the Brajendranagar Primary Health Centre (PHC) in North Tripura. This initiative, a part of AGMC's continuing ‘Peripheral Health Camp’ series, commenced at 10 AM and witnessed an enthusiastic turnout.

The camp was formally inaugurated by Sri Ratish Das, the Gram Pradhan of Satsangam Panchayat, in the esteemed presence of key healthcare leaders: Dr. Dipak Chandra Halder, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), North Tripura, Dr. Kanak Choudhury, General Secretary, All Tripura Government Doctors’ Association (ATGDA), Dr. Ashis Das Kanungo, District Secretary, ATGDA, North District, Dr. Shilabhadra Sinha, Medical Officer In-Charge (MOIC), Brajendranagar PHC.

The camp was jointly organized by AGMC Agartala, Office of the CMO North Tripura, Brajendranagar PHC, and ATGDA. Full cooperation was extended by Satsangam Gram Panchayat and the National Health Mission (NHM). Additional support was extended by several healthcare bodies including: District Hospital North Tripura, Kadamtala Community Health Centre (CHC), District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit (DAPCU), Tripura State AIDS Control Society (TSACS), District Blindness Control Programme (DBCP), National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), North Tripura.

The camp featured an impressive team of doctors from AGMC and GBP Hospital, including specialists in: General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat), General Surgery and Ophthalmology (Eye Care).

These doctors were supported by their counterparts from local health institutions, ensuring holistic coverage and accessibility of treatments.

Reportedly, a total of 575 patients received free medical consultations and treatments during the day, broken down by department as follows: Medicine: 267, Orthopedics: 62, Obstetrics & Gynecology: 60, Pediatrics: 52, ENT: 52, Surgery: 41 and Eye Care: 41.

In addition to consultations, the camp also facilitated a range of free diagnostic tests, allowing for early detection and referral in several cases: HIV Screening: 150, Hepatitis B Tests: 150, VDRL (Syphilis Test): 150, Blood Sugar Tests: 170, Hemoglobin Tests: 170, Portable Chest X-rays: 51, Sputum Collection for TB Diagnosis: 13, ECG (Electrocardiogram): 22, Vision & Cataract Screening: 40, Cataract Cases Identified: 10.

The overwhelming turnout and active participation by the local population highlighted the growing demand for such outreach programs in remote regions. Residents expressed their gratitude for receiving specialist care without the need to travel long distances to urban hospitals.

Healthcare officials now aim to scale up the frequency and reach of such camps, especially in underserved and geographically isolated parts of the state.

This renewed focus on rural health outreach, backed by collaborative efforts of medical institutions and local governance bodies, is a promising step toward ensuring equitable healthcare access for all citizens of Tripura.

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