DC Krishna Kumar opens Jan Aushadi outlets in Jiribam
Source: The Sangai Express / DIO

Jiribam, May 26 2026: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare facilities in Jiribam district, Deputy Commissioner of Jiribam Krishna Kumar today opened two specialized outlets of Jan Aushadhi Kendras under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMB JP) and made functional at the OPD and Casualty Ward of District Hospital Jiribam, Ningshingkhul, Jiribam district.

Alongside the opening of Aushadhi outlets, an ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) ID generation camp was also launched for outpatients.

Highlighting the significance of Jan Aushadhis kendras, DC Krishna Kumar said that the Jan Aushadhi Kendras were opened with the objective of providing high-quality generic medicines and surgical items at highly affordable rates, often 50% to 90% lower than branded medicines.

The initiative would greatly benefit the patients by ensuring access to affordable healthcare and essential medicines approved by NABL laboratories while maintaining safety, quality and efficacy standards, he added.

He further highlighted that these Kendras will particularly support patients suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular ailments, and cancer by reducing the financial burden of long-term treatment.

During the programme, awareness was also created on the importance of ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The launching programme was attended by L Tarajeet Singh, SDO Jiribam; Elangbam Amuthoi Khanganba, Assistant Commissioner to DC Jiribam; Abujam Romen Singh, SDO/ BDQ Borobekra, along with health officials and staff members of CHC .

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