AGARTALA: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday faced the media on the sidelines of the “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas” programme held at Nazrul Kalakshetra here, where he responded to questions regarding the recent Cabinet decision barring GB Hospital doctors from running private chambers.
Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister addressed concerns and queries surrounding the decision, which has barred senior doctors at GB Hospital from continuing private practice, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from the medical community and the public.
While responding to the media, the Chief Minister is understood to have defended the government’s stance, emphasising the rationale behind the decision and its intended benefits for patients dependent on government healthcare services.
The Cabinet’s decision, announced earlier this week, has been viewed as part of the state government’s broader push to strengthen public healthcare delivery by ensuring doctors at government hospitals dedicate their full working hours to government patients.
Further details regarding the Chief Minister’s exact remarks and the specific provisions of the new policy, including its implementation timeline, are awaited.