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Tripura Declares Achievement of Universal Health Coverage, Says Saha
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 05:13 AM
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The state of Tripura announced it has attained universal health coverage, according to official Saha.
Tripura's health officials announced on Thursday that the state has reached the milestone of universal health coverage, a claim made by senior health administrator Saha. The declaration comes as part of the state's ongoing efforts to align with national health objectives and improve access to medical services for all residents.
Universal health coverage, as defined by the World Health Organization, ensures that every individual receives the health services they need without facing financial hardship. According to the statement, Tripura now provides essential primary care, preventive services, and emergency treatment to its entire population through a network of public hospitals and health centres.
State authorities said the achievement reflects increased funding, the expansion of health infrastructure, and the successful rollout of schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana at the state level. Officials plan to monitor service quality and continue strengthening secondary and tertiary care facilities to sustain the coverage.
The announcement positions Tripura as one of the few Indian states to claim universal health coverage, setting a benchmark for other regions aiming to improve public health outcomes.
Universal health coverage, as defined by the World Health Organization, ensures that every individual receives the health services they need without facing financial hardship. According to the statement, Tripura now provides essential primary care, preventive services, and emergency treatment to its entire population through a network of public hospitals and health centres.
State authorities said the achievement reflects increased funding, the expansion of health infrastructure, and the successful rollout of schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana at the state level. Officials plan to monitor service quality and continue strengthening secondary and tertiary care facilities to sustain the coverage.
The announcement positions Tripura as one of the few Indian states to claim universal health coverage, setting a benchmark for other regions aiming to improve public health outcomes.