Haryana’s healthcare system in crisis: Selja

MP Kumari Selja has criticised the Haryana Government, stating that the state's Health Department, responsible for people's well-being, is itself in need of urgent treatment. She highlighted that over 6,000 posts in the Health Department were vacant, and hospitals were facing a severe shortage of doctors, nurses and medical staff. Additionally, hospitals lack essential medicines, medical equipment and testing facilities, making it difficult for patients to receive proper treatment.

Selja accused the BJP government of neglecting the healthcare system, saying that it had completely collapsed. She stated that both education and health sectors were suffering due to the government's carelessness. She pointed out that the government hospitals, from primary health centres to district hospitals, were in a terrible condition, and people were struggling to get medical care.

She also raised concerns about the Ayushman Bharat scheme, saying that private hospitals refused to treat cardholders because the government failed to pay hospitals on time. Even when the payments were made, heavy deductions were applied to the bills, forcing hospitals to deny treatment.

During a recent Assembly Budget session, several MLAs expressed concerns about the lack of medical equipment, machines, and lab testing facilities at government hospitals. They also pointed out the shortage of specialist doctors in every district hospital.

Selja further alleged that corruption was at its peak in the Health Department. She claimed that recruitments had stopped, scams were increasing, and even medical exams were being manipulated. She criticised the government for failing to provide both healthcare and employment to the people of the state.

She urged the government to take immediate action by filling vacant positions and improving healthcare services, especially in rural areas. She warned that if the government truly cared about people's health, it must prioritise healthcare instead of ignoring the crisis.