Ranchi, Apr 8 Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari said on Wednesday that the state government will soon set up "health cottages" in every panchayat to provide treatment and a healthy environment.
Addressing a state-level workshop on eSanjeevani telemedicine in Ranchi, Ansari said that 747 Abua medical stores are being opened across the state to make medicines more accessible.
"Medicines will be available at Abua medical stores along with information on their use, side effects, and method of consumption in simple language," he added.
Ansari also said that advanced and AI-based technologies would be incorporated into the state's healthcare system to bring about comprehensive improvements.
He also announced that a monitoring cell will soon be established to ensure quality health services.
"A new policy will be implemented to ensure the availability of blood. Blood will be made available through an agency, and a toll-free number will be issued for the convenience of the people," the minister said.
Civil surgeons from across the state, representatives of eSanjeevani telemedicine, and senior health officials participated in the workshop. Thirteen doctors and 12 Community Health Officers (CHO) were felicitated for their outstanding performance on the occasion.