Shillong, July 14: Health Minister, A. L. Hek on Saturday inaugurated the Laitkor Health Sub-Center under Smit PHC at Laitkor Rngi, in the presence of PHE Minister, Samlin Malngiang, Nongkrem MLA and Chairman State Planning Board, Lambor Malngiang, doctors and people of the area.

Dr. B. Mawlong, DHS (MI), Dr. A. War, Jt. DHS, BDO Mylliem C&RD Block, P. T. Passah, Rangbah Shnong and Chairman Laitkor Dorbar Pyllun, Leonard Arun Mawrie, Rangbah Shnong, Laitkor Rngi, S. Pyngrope were also present.

In his address, Hek stated that the government was committed to provide affordable, accessible and quality health care services to all sections of society especially to economical weaker section of society by opening more health centers in the State.

The Minister also highlighted the objective of the Meghalaya Health Insurance Scheme (MHIS), and appealed to the people to come forward and enroll themselves to enable them to avail financial aid at the time of hospitalization and treatment and reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of the beneficiaries.

Nongkrem MLA Lambor Malngiang, Dr. B. Mawlong, Leonard Arun Mawrie and S. Pyngrope also spoke on the occasion.

The Programme was presided over by Dr. (Miss) E. Dkhar, District Medical Health Officer, East Khasi Hills, Shillong.

Dr. C. Majaw, M&HO incharge Smit PHC delivered the welcome address while Dr. (Mrs) R. Kharmih proposed the vote of thanks.