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Health
Tripura health facilities to keep OPDs open on three Puja holidays
✍️ Tripura Chronicle
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 08:17 AM
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The state’s hospitals and clinics will remain open for outpatient services on three designated holidays during the Puja break, officials said.
The Tripura health department announced that outpatient departments (OPDs) in government hospitals and primary health centres will stay operational on three holidays falling within the Puja break. This decision aims to maintain uninterrupted medical care for patients who rely on regular consultations, especially those with chronic conditions.
Health officials explained that the selected holidays were chosen to align with the major days of the Puja festival, ensuring that the public does not face a gap in services during the festive period. Staff rotations have been arranged so that sufficient medical personnel are available at each facility.
The move comes as part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen healthcare accessibility during peak holiday seasons, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for basic outpatient treatment.
Residents are advised to check the specific dates and timings of OPD services at their nearest health centre before visiting, as schedules may vary across institutions.
The health department will monitor the arrangement and may extend similar provisions in future holidays based on public response and demand.
Health officials explained that the selected holidays were chosen to align with the major days of the Puja festival, ensuring that the public does not face a gap in services during the festive period. Staff rotations have been arranged so that sufficient medical personnel are available at each facility.
The move comes as part of the state’s broader effort to strengthen healthcare accessibility during peak holiday seasons, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for basic outpatient treatment.
Residents are advised to check the specific dates and timings of OPD services at their nearest health centre before visiting, as schedules may vary across institutions.
The health department will monitor the arrangement and may extend similar provisions in future holidays based on public response and demand.