Country's First Block Public Health Unit Launched in Patan | 02 Apr 2022

Why in News?

On April 1, 2022, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched the country's first Block Public Health Unit at Patan in Durg district. He also inaugurated 'Hummer Lab' on this occasion. There will be 54 types of tests.

Key Points

• Block Public Health Unit is the first unit in the country. Another 3,000 similar units will be commissioned in the country in the near future.
• Surveillance of diseases will be greatly facilitated through these units.
• Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that there would be a lot of facilities in the Public Health Unit to get the people of Patan tested. This will go a long way in improving the infrastructure here.