Expedite recruitment process to fill posts of doc, nurse: Health Minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Arti Singh Rao on Tuesday held a review meeting with the Director Generals of Health Services (DGHSs) and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of Kurukshetra, Ambala and Kaithal districts to assess the current status of healthcare facilities, and chart out a roadmap for improvement.

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During the meeting, the Health Minister emphasised the need to enhance the quality and accessibility of healthcare services across the three districts. She took detailed feedback on vacancies, availability and functioning of medical equipment, infrastructure maintenance and other key departmental issues impacting public health delivery.

Rao directed officials to expedite recruitment processes to fill vacancies, particularly of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff.

She instructed officials to ensure that non-functional equipment is repaired or replaced immediately, and also ensure the regular maintenance of healthcare facilities in order to provide a hygienic and patient-friendly environment.

“Health is a priority sector for the government. No district should lag behind in providing timely and quality healthcare to people. Accountability and timely action are essential,” the minister said.

The Health Minister reviewed district-level health indicators and stressed the importance of regular monitoring, improved data reporting and inter-departmental coordination. She said the state government was committed to strengthening district-level health systems.

The DGHSs and CMOs present at the meeting shared detailed updates and assured that minister that her directives would be implemented, and projects would be completed within prescribed timeframes.