Tripura CM Manik Saha attends 43rd Foundation Day at Mahanam Agan

Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 14 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday attended the donation camp on the event of the 43rd Foundation Day at Mahanam Agan in Banamalipur.

“I always appeal to the people to keep the balance of the blood units in the banks full. During elections, this becomes a problem. I am aware of the four blood groups but if we include the RS blood group, it is eight. In situations like road accidents and diseases, the blood banks should not fall short. There are 14 state government blood banks in Tripura. This is the 13th blood bank here,” he said.

Further, he added that if people start donating even 16 ml, then the state will have surplus blood present in the banks.

“The women require around 27 ml of blood in their body. If people start donating even 16 ml, the needy will benefit. I appeal to the people to start donating their blood,” he added.

Earlier today, the Government of Tripura, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), announced the launch of the STAR-NCD programme, aimed at improving the prevention, diagnosis, and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across the state.

Strengthening Ambulatory Care for Non-Communicable Diseases in India (STAR-NCD) is a National Health Research Priority (NHRP) initiative by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). This initiative will strengthen outpatient care services, especially for conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease.

The program was launched by the Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha, who emphasized the State’s commitment to addressing the growing burden of NCDs. “Tripura is dedicated to improving healthcare services, and the STAR-NCD program will play a pivotal role in reducing the impact of chronic diseases. By integrating advanced technologies and focusing on primary care, we aim to ensure better health outcomes for our citizens,” said Saha.