Ayushman Bharat wards to be set up at CHCs across Gorakhpur
A beneficiary under the scheme has already been admitted.
CMO Dr Jha, accompanied by ACMO (RCH) Dr A K Choudhary, also took part in a tree plantation drive under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'campaign at Piprauli CHC. The CMO later inspected Bansgaon and Kohila CHCs.
Dr Jha said all block-level medical officers have been instructed to establish similar Ayushman Bharat wards at their respective CHCs. These wards, he added, will offer better facilities than many private hospitals, encouraging rural patients to choose government-run centres for surgeries, deliveries, and other treatments.
At Bansgaon CHC, discussions were held to identify space for setting up a Nagar Ayushman Arogya Mandir. Officials have been given a one-week deadline to finalize the location.
However, during a surprise visit to Kohila CHC, Dr Jha found only one pharmacist on duty around 1:45 pm. Show-cause notices were issued to the absentee staff at Kohila and Piprauli CHCs.
The CMO warned of strict action against staff arriving late or leaving early. He said senior officials will conduct regular field visits and attendance will be closely monitored through biometric systems.
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