First CMO of Nubra District Dr. Nurboo Angchuk Warmly Welcomed by Medical Department

Nubra, September 7, 2026: Following the declaration of Sub-District Hospital Nubra as the District Hospital, Dr. Nurboo Angchuk has been appointed and posted as the first Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Nubra District.

Dr. Nurboo Angchuk was warmly welcomed and accorded a cordial reception by Block Medical Officer, Nubra, Dr. Stanzin Phantok, along with doctors and staff of the Medical Department at the District Hospital, Nubra. Doctors and staff from various healthcare centres across Nubra District also welcomed the newly posted CMO.

On the occasion, BMO Nubra briefed the newly posted CMO about the functioning of the hospital and apprised him of the healthcare services being provided to the people of Nubra. She also highlighted the shortage of essential medical specialists, particularly Gynecologists, Anesthetists and Pediatricians, along with the need for the appointment of a regular Surgeon and other essential resources at the District Hospital. She stated that the shortage of specialist doctors has been causing difficulties for patients and affecting the timely delivery of healthcare services.

Dr. Nurboo Angchuk interacted with the doctors and staff and discussed measures to further strengthen healthcare services, improve hospital infrastructure, enhance coordination among healthcare institutions and ensure better patient care across Nubra District.

The newly appointed CMO was also welcomed by the former Councillor of Hunder and the Nambardar of Diskit.

Later, Dr. Nurboo Angchuk paid a courtesy call on Deputy Commissioner Nubra, Mukul Beniwal, IAS. During the meeting, various issues concerning healthcare services in the district were discussed, including the appointment of a regular Surgeon and specialist doctors, particularly Gynecologists, Anesthetists and Pediatricians, at the District Hospital, Nubra.