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Health
Sikkim Governor Visits STNM Hospital, Meets Patients and Reviews Facilities
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 03:32 AM
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The Governor of Sikkim toured Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial Hospital in Gangtok, interacted with patients and inspected the hospital’s infrastructure and services.
The Governor of Sikkim paid a surprise visit to Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital in Gangtok on Monday. During the visit, the Governor walked through the wards, spoke directly with patients receiving treatment and listened to their concerns about care and amenities.
Hospital officials briefed the Governor on recent upgrades, including new diagnostic equipment and expanded ICU capacity. The Governor also examined the cleanliness of the premises, the availability of essential medicines, and the staffing levels across various departments.
The official review concluded with a pledge to address any gaps identified and to coordinate with the state health department for further improvements. The visit underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening public health infrastructure in the hill state.
The Governor’s interaction is expected to boost morale among the hospital staff and patients, while highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery in remote regions of Sikkim.
Hospital officials briefed the Governor on recent upgrades, including new diagnostic equipment and expanded ICU capacity. The Governor also examined the cleanliness of the premises, the availability of essential medicines, and the staffing levels across various departments.
The official review concluded with a pledge to address any gaps identified and to coordinate with the state health department for further improvements. The visit underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening public health infrastructure in the hill state.
The Governor’s interaction is expected to boost morale among the hospital staff and patients, while highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery in remote regions of Sikkim.