Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, Sept 13: Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh Brig (Retd) Dr B D Mishra chaired the state-level launch event of the Ayushman Bhav campaign in Ladakh.
The campaign was launched by the President of India Droupadi Murmu through video conferencing. This comprehensive healthcare initiative aims to enhance healthcare access and awareness across India and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, focusing on “Healthy Villages.” It seeks to make healthcare services, education and support accessible to all segments of society, ensuring good health as a fundamental right.
In his virtual address, LG Ladakh underscored the paramount importance of healthcare services and the vital need for organ donation during the launch of the event Ayushman Bhav. He stressed the critical role that healthcare services play in ensuring the well-being and prosperity of a region as unique and geographically challenging as Ladakh. He highlighted the need for accessible and quality healthcare facilities, especially in remote areas, to meet the healthcare requirements of the local population effectively.
The Advisor of UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal commended the dedicated efforts of healthcare workers in Ladakh, who have been at the forefront of battling the challenges. He emphasized that organ donation can save countless lives and transform the landscape of healthcare in Ladakh. He encouraged individuals and families to consider registering as organ donors, emphasizing the positive impact such a decision can have on society.
During the momentous event, Dr Pawan officially launched the Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnosis Van, an innovative initiative aimed at bringing TB diagnosis services closer to the public. The TB Diagnosis Van, equipped with the latest technology, particularly the Cartridge-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT), will travel to various communities, reaching even the most remote and underserved areas, to provide timely and accurate TB diagnosis services. This initiative is a crucial part of the ongoing efforts to combat tuberculosis, a disease that continues to affect millions of people.
Additional Director General of Police, UT Ladakh, Dr S D Singh Jamwal; Commissioner/ Secretaries Padma Angmo and Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan; Secretary Yatinder M Maralkar; DC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeva; Director Health, UT Ladakh Dr Motup Dorje; Director Tourism Kunzes Angmo; Executive Director SIDCO, and officials, dignitaries, healthcare officials, attended the launch event.
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