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Most advanced hospitals to come up on five Lakshadweep islands: Praful Patel

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Kochi/Lakshadweep: As part of strengthening healthcare delivery infrastructure, the Administration of Union Territory of Lakshadweep has decided to develop state-of-the-art hospitals on five islands.

“Currently, work is in progress on three 30-bed hospitals in Minicoy, Androth, and Kadmat, with a project cost of Rs 231.96 crore,” Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Patel told UNI.

“The construction of buildings for 50-bed hospitals in Agatti and Kavaratti, with an aggregated amount of Rs 260.38 crore, is under active consideration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.”

These new hospitals with world-class infrastructure are expected to significantly enhance health outcomes and accessibility and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for islanders who currently need to seek treatment at mainland hospitals, Praful Patel said.

MHA has also accorded in-principle approval for construction of new Nursing and Paramedical college building (project cost Rs 127 crore) and the matter in now under active consideration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Lakshadweep has witnessed comprehensive progress in the delivery of healthcare services. Initiatives include launching e-Hospitals in 9 islands, establishing Tele-medicine facilities in 10 islands, and setting up Dialysis Centers in PPP mode at Agatti, Kavaratti and with support of NGOs at Andrott and Amini.

The Administration has established a Nursing and Paramedical College with the aim of equipping island youth with essential skills in the medical field.

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