Mounesh Vishwakarma

Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal

Bantwal, Sept 4: In a significant step towards strengthening urban healthcare delivery, Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik said the newly inaugurated ‘Namma Clinic’ will serve as a “healthcare lifeline” for the economically weaker sections in town areas.

Speaking after inaugurating the clinic in Jakribettu, within Bantwal Town municipality limits, Naik said the facility was sanctioned under the 15th Finance Commission’s PMHIM (Prime Minister’s Health Infrastructure Mission) and has been set up in a private building to serve the local urban population.

“This clinic will function as a vital healthcare centre for the urban poor. I urge residents to make the most of the services offered here,” said the MLA.

He also appealed to municipal councillors to conduct free health screening camps in their respective wards, helping people detect early symptoms of illness and access timely treatment through the clinic. “Councillors must actively organise health camps in their wards. In the primary stage, symptoms can be identified, and people can get proper treatment with support from the clinic,” Naik noted.

Highlighting the importance of preventive health check-ups, the legislator added that everyone above the age of 40 should undergo regular medical examinations. “People over 40 should get their health checked at least once every two months. We must not be careless about our health. Exercise and yoga are equally important. Protecting our health should always be our top priority,” he stressed.

The event saw the presence of several local officials and health professionals. Bantwal municipal council president Vasu Poojary, councillors Purushottama and Meenakshi Gowda, Dr Pushpalatha from Bantwal Government Hospital, Dr Rajesh, RCH Officer from Mangaluru, Dr Ashwini from Kaikamba Mobile Hospital, Dr Ashok from the Taluk Hospital, and Dr Ayishath, the medical officer of Namma Clinic, were in attendance. Janardhana, the owner of the building housing the clinic, was also present.

With this initiative, the government aims to provide accessible and affordable primary healthcare to underserved populations within urban areas, while also promoting early diagnosis, regular screenings, and community-level health awareness.