Guv pays surprise visit at GMCH-32, 48

UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria today paid a surprise visit to the Government Medical College Hospitals (GMCH) in Sectors 32 and 48. During his visit, he inspected various wards and interacted with the doctors present to review the healthcare services being provided at both hospitals.

Highlighting the need to enhance emergency care at the Sector 32 hospital, the Administrator stated that a new 280-bed emergency wing was being added to address the high patient load. The new emergency building, which was initially going to be completed by December 31, has faced delays, but is now expected to be ready by March 31.

Kataria instructed the engineering wing officials to ensure that emergency services in the new facility commence by April without fail.

At the Sector 48 hospital, the Governor emphasised the importance of enhancing healthcare delivery and directed the Health Department to prepare a detailed report on increasing the number of doctors, staff and medical equipment. While the hospital has a capacity of 150 beds, the Administrator stressed the need to fully utilise this capacity to serve the city’s residents effectively.

The visit also included discussions on further strengthening healthcare infrastructure across Chandigarh to provide quality medical services to its people.

Renowned spine surgeon Dr Raj Bahadur, chairman, Standing Committee of Health of Administrators Advisory Council, accompanied Kataria during the inspection.