Locals Urge Govt to Open Tuem Hospital by Republic Day

Quick Summary

• locals from Pernem held a public meeting under the ‘Tuem Hospital Action Commitee’ on Sunday, demanding the commissioning of Tuem hospital by January 26, 2026.
• Two primary demands emerged: linking the new Tuem hospital to Goa Medical College (GMC) and reserving 80% of jobs at the hospital for deserving locals from Pernem taluka.
• The construction of Tuem hospital’s 100-bed facility was completed in September 2021 but has not yet been commissioned, creating dissatisfaction among residents who rely on medical services located far away.

!Open Tuem hospital by Jan 26, locals tell govt

indian Opinion Analysis
The delay in operationalizing the fully constructed Tuem hospital highlights inefficiencies that affect public health accessibility in India’s rural areas like Pernem taluka. As residents continue to rely on distant medical facilities, there is growing frustration over unutilized infrastructure investments. Demands for connecting the facility to GMC could boost its credibility and capacity for specialized care while reserving jobs for locals addresses concerns about equitable employment opportunities in projects that impact their community directly.Meeting these demands could also restore trust between governance bodies and local populations, which is crucial for social cohesion and development planning.

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