HT Correspondent
BISWANATH CHARIALI, June 23: Dialysis services in Biswanath district received a significant boost on Monday with the addition of a new dialysis machine at the Dialysis Centre of Biswanath District Hospital, increasing the total number of operational machines at the facility to five.
The upgraded Dialysis Centre was formally inaugurated by Biswanath MLA Pallab Lochan Das in the presence of Dr Jogen Ch. Bey, Joint Director of Health Services (DHS), Biswanath, Dr Ripon Chutia, Superintendent-in-Charge of Biswanath District Hospital, and members of the hospital’s medical and support staff.
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The addition of the new machine comes amid a growing demand for dialysis services in the district and is expected to improve access to treatment for patients suffering from kidney-related ailments.
Officials said the enhanced facility would help accommodate a larger number of beneficiaries and reduce waiting times for patients requiring regular dialysis sessions.
Speaking on the occasion, the dignitaries highlighted the importance of strengthening healthcare infrastructure to meet the increasing healthcare needs of the population and ensure quality treatment closer to home.
At present, dialysis services under the Apollo Diagnostic Centre are available through five dialysis machines at Biswanath District Hospital and another five dialysis machines at Swahid Kanaklata Baruah Civil Hospital in Gohpur.
Health officials expressed confidence that the expansion of dialysis facilities would provide much-needed relief to patients and further improve the delivery of specialised healthcare services in the district.
