Rekha reviews govt hospitals, assures timely supply of medicines, equipment

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday chaired a high-level review meeting with Medical Superintendents of all government hospitals, stressing that improving public healthcare facilities remains a top priority for her government.

The meeting, held at the Delhi Secretariat and attended by Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh and senior Public Works Department officials, focused on issues related to the availability of medicines, medical equipment, hospital staff, and infrastructure. The Chief Minister directed all Medical Superintendents to immediately report any shortage or deficiencies, assuring prompt resolution. She emphasised that there was currently no shortage of ventilators in any hospital, and 90 per cent of essential medicines were already available.

She instructed that construction and repair work in hospitals be carried out swiftly, while ensuring quality, through close coordination between the Health Department and the PWD. She also highlighted the need for hospital staff to adopt a compassionate approach towards patients to strengthen public trust in government healthcare institutions.

Addressing the media later, the Chief Minister expressed concern over outdated medical equipment in some hospitals and announced that advanced diagnostic machines — for MRI, CT, ultrasonography and X-ray imaging — would be provided through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Hospital infrastructure is also being upgraded with funds from the Chief Minister’s Development Fund.

“The government’s goal is not only to modernise hospital buildings but to make the healthcare system people-centric, accessible, and reliable,” the Chief Minister said, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to ensuring no patient faces a shortage of medicines or facilities.

The review also included time-bound reporting on hospital repairs, maintenance, medicine supply and staffing, with the next follow-up meeting scheduled to monitor progress.