The obsolete medical machinery and healthcare equipment some of which have been in use for 30 to 40 years in government hospitals will replace. As the state government has allocate approx. Rs.1800 crore.
Delays in treatment often worsen a patient’s condition and increase medical expenses. Studies indicate that late diagnosis can raise medical costs by 30–50% for a patient.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed their replacement to provide better healthcare facilities to them as the previous governments failed to address the issue. In line with these directives, the health department has prepared a project report to offer world-class healthcare services in government health institutions.
The state government will work on four key aspects to revamp public healthcare institutions. First, robotic surgery introduced in all medical colleges, along with state-of-the-art radiology and laboratory equipment.
Secondly, Himachal Pradesh currently lacks a modern and well-equipped cancer hospital, forcing patients to seek treatment outside the State.
Thirdly, healthcare services expand across 69 government health institutions, includes zonal, regional and district hospitals, along with the community health centers (CHCs). Depend on their category, these hospitals are with fully or semi-automate laboratories, digital X-ray machines, high-end ultrasound machines.
According to health department data, 9.5 lakh patients travel outside Himachal Pradesh annually for treatment, resulting in an economic loss of Rs. 1350 crore to the state’s GDP.
If quality healthcare services are available within the state, it is estimate that Rs. 550 crores of the state GDP can save annually, along with valuable time for patients. The Chief Minister has instructed the health department to ensure that patients receive high-quality treatment within the state and to implement the plan in a time-bound manner.
State Government Replaces Obsolete Medical Equipment to Enhance Healthcare
