Complete Civil Hospital upgrade works by Sunday: DC to officials

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal held a meeting on Thursday with officials from various departments and agencies, instructing them to complete pending upgrade works of the Civil Hospital by Sunday.

During the meeting, he said works such as relaying internal roads, horticulture, beautification of the entrance gate, paving the new parking area, updating signage and others were at the last stage of completion.

He also asked the officials for the installation of a new reverse osmosis (RO) system and benches outside pharmacy for patients. Additionally, he also asked for the installation of way-finding signage within the hospital to assist patients, visitors and staff in navigating through entrances, exits, wards, labs, waiting areas, and other key locations. Clearly marked arrows and labels that are easy to read will enhance the overall experience for everyone in the hospital. The DC stressed the need for strict timeline while maintaining high-quality standards for all works.

Meanwhile, Amit Talwar, MD, Health System Corporation, also visited the Civil Hospital on Thursday. He also instructed staff to finish the pending works as soon as possible as the same had already missed the deadline. The renovation works, including modern module operating theatres, a new ophthalmology department, male and female wards, OPD buildings, an upgraded sewage system, waterproofing, internal and external painting, swings for children in parks, a waiting shed for patients outside the pharmacy, boundary walls, tiling of all internal walls and ensuring access to potable drinking water, garbage removal and the operation of two elevators, have been completed.