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Prashanti Diagnostic Centre opened at Singtam

January 14, Singtam: Prashanti Diagnostic Centre has officially opened its doors to the public; was officially opened by Dr. Tempo Bhutia, Chief Medical Officer, District Hospital Singtam. The centre is near Singtam Post Office. Similarly, Sunita Gautam, Chairperson, RDD and Bhanu Pradhan, OSD to the Hon’ble Chief Minister cut the ribbon for the X-Ray chamber and Pathology lab respectively.



The Centre would provide a variety of services including Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, Pathology and Bio-Chemistry tests, medicines and cosmetics. Different chambers for doctors would be available that include Gynaecologist, Neuro–Psychiatrist,Psycho- Therapist, Medicine Specialist, Orthopedician, Child Specialist, DentalCare, Skin Specialist, Physiotherapist and cosmetologist.

Other distinguished guests to attend the inauguration was Kishore Chettri, Councilor, Singtam Nagar Panchayat.

Speaking on the occasion Anita Chettri, Proprietor, Prashanti Diagnostic Centre said the idea was to provide medical facilities for the people of Singtam and its nearby regions. The centre will help the people save time and do not need to travel far, added Chettri. 

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