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West Bengal government committed to good health, well-being of all: Mamata Banerjee

The CM, on the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day, said all government-run hopitals and health centres provide treatment for free to those in need.

December 12, 2018 / 11:03 IST
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Bankura: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a developmental programme of her government in Bankura district of West Bengal, Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018. (PTI Photo)   (PTI11_28_2018_000196B)
Bankura: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a developmental programme of her government in Bankura district of West Bengal, Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018. (PTI Photo) (PTI11_28_2018_000196B)

The West Bengal government is committed to the welfare of its people, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asserted on Wednesday.

The CM, on the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day, said all government-run hopitals and health centres provide treatment for free to those in need.

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"Today is Universal Health Coverage Day. In #Bangla, healthcare is free at govt hospitals and health centres. We have also set up fair-price medicine shops and diagnostic centres, ICCUs, HDUs, CCUs, mother & child hubs and more. We are committed to the welfare of all," she tweeted.

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, observed every year on December 12, marks the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations resolution calling for countries to provide affordable and quality healthcare to every person.

PTI
first published: Dec 12, 2018 10:59 am

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