Residents press for opening Health and Wellness centres in Tiruchi
The HinduResidents have urged the Tiruchi Corporation to commission the health and wellness centres in the city that are in disuse. Considering the surge in urban population and the growing patronage to the 18 Urban Primary Health Centres, the Corporation, under the National Urban Health Mission, constructed 36 health and wellness centres each at an estimate of ₹25 lakh, utilising the funds sanctioned by the 15th Finance Commission. “Since the wellness centres are located near residential areas, we can avail the services there instead of reaching UPHCs or the government hospital,” said Khadeer Babu, a resident of Jaffer Shah Street. Easy access According to officials, these health centres will ensure hassle-free access to medical care and strengthen the sector.