*Dialysis unit will function soon: MLA
Excelsior Correspondent
AKHNOOR, Apr 5: In a significant step towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure, the MLA of Akhnoor and Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti, Mohan Lal, chaired a crucial meeting at the Block Medical Officer’s office today wherein an important decision was taken to shift a few departments to old hospital building.
During the meeting, he directed that the ENT, Eye and Dental departments of the Akhnoor Sub-District Hospital be shifted to the old hospital building. He instructed the Assistant Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the necessary renovation work and assured that funds, if required, would be arranged through the MLA’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
The MLA also gave several suggestions to strengthen the Hospital Development Fund. He proposed that, after completing all necessary formalities as per regulations, the hospital canteen and parking area be operationalized through tenders to ensure a regular source of income. He emphasized that this revenue would help ensure timely payment of salaries to outsourced hospital staff.
The issue of delays in ultrasound investigations was also raised prominently. He pointed out that patients, particularly those suffering from kidney stones, are often required to wait up to three months for an ultrasound. He stressed the need to increase the number of daily ultrasound scans. He also objected strongly to the unethical practice of delivering X-ray reports via mobile phones and highlighted the shortage of X-ray films.
The committee approved the immediate procurement of emergency medicines, diagnostic supplies, and X-ray films to ensure uninterrupted services under Government schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana, and the Hospital Development Fund.
The committee also approved proposals under the Kayakalp and Laqshya programs for beautification, whitewashing, branding of health centers, installation of additional CCTV cameras, and enhancement of sanitation activities.
He informed that dialysis services will begin soon at the hospital, and in the coming years, CT Scan, MRI, and Blood Bank facilities will be made available to the people.
The MLA also emphasized that CHC Jourian must be shifted to its new building within this month, and urged all concerned departments to expedite the process without delay.
SDM Akhnoor, BMO, BDO, CDPO, ZEO, AEE PHE, AEE PWD, AEE PDD and some other officials were also present on the occasion.
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