Port Blair, May 10: Sterilization services are an integral and important aspect of family planning services. The Directorate of Health Services is regularly striving to provide Laparoscopic sterilization services in different part of A&N Islands. In line with this, a Fixed Day Family Planning Laparoscopic Sterilization Service was provided by the Directorate of Health Services in association with Union Territory Health Mission at Ayushman Arogya Mandir at Swaraj Dweep from May 6 to 9, 2024.

The sterilization team was led by Dr. M.K Saha, Professor (O&G), ANIIMS, Dr. Narayanan Rajaram, Grade-I Anesthetist (HOD), GBPH, Port Blair and other supporting staff.  A total of 76 ladies were benefitted from the service provided by the health team. The fixed day sterilization services was successfully conducted with the support and untiring efforts of the Medical Officer I/c and staff of Ayushman Arogya Mandir , Swaraj Dweep.