Gadchiroli, 14 Feb (HS): Maharashtra’s Minister for

Public Health Prakash Ambitkar visited renowned social worker Dr Prakash Amte’s

Lokbiradari Project in Hemalkasa in Bhamragad tehsil of Gadchiroli district. During

discussion with Magsaysay award and Padma Shree awardee Dr Amte demanded

facilities to snake-bite patients in Gadchiroli.

Dr Amte informed Ambitkar that he has been working

in Hemalkasa for the last 52 years, of which 22 years without electricity and

other amenities. Deaths due to snake-bite are common in the tribal-dominated region.

Ambitkar reviewed arrangements in Aheri Sub-District

Hospital and Bharmarad Rural Hospital, and issued instructions relating to

medicine supply, basic facilities, filing up vacancies and strengthen the rural

health services. He also assured that positive steps will be taken to resolve

the complaints of the people in Gadchiroli.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar