Patients worried as Civil Hosp heart centre halts Ayushman Bharat services
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The disruption has caused significant concern among patients, who depend on govt-funded healthcare for essential cardiac treatments.
The Heart Centre was delivering vital medical care to beneficiaries enrolled under Ayushman Bharat – the flagship national health protection mission. However, due to continued delays in fund disbursement by the State Health Authorities (SHA) of Haryana and other states, the agency managing the centre suspended its operations.
According to the hospital, the current pending amount stands at ₹1,09,77,887.
Despite repeated appeals and assurances from Civil Hospital authorities to resume services, the agency managing the Heart Centre has refused to continue operations until payments are cleared. Hospital officials have emphasised that they have sent multiple communications — both written and in-person — to the SHA, urging swift action to release the funds.
This was on Tuesday submitted by Chief Medical Officer Dr Mukta Kumar to the Human Rights Commission, Haryana, in relation to a complaint filed by complainant SK Nayar, President, Citizens Welfare Association.
The hospital administration expressed regret over the agency's decision, stating that it has negatively impacted patient care. "We assured the Heart Centre that the pending dues would be prioritised as soon as funds are received.
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Still, they chose to shut down."
As the backlog in payments continues to stall critical services, both patients and healthcare staff are urging higher authorities to intervene. Until funds are disbursed, hundreds of Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries in Panchkula remain without access to crucial heart care services, raising urgent questions about the implementation and sustainability of the scheme.
Mother and Child hosp: Fire NOC pending
In the case of Mother and Child Hospital, Panchkula, an inspection by the Fire Station Officer was carried out on May 5, 2025. Certain discrepancies, including obstruction due to seven trees, were observed. At present, the Fire NOC of District Civil Hospital has been obtained, and related works are under execution. While special repairs are progressing, the Fire NOC of MCH, Panchkula, is pending. However, administrative and financial approvals have been secured, and the execution of tree replantation has been handed over to the Horticulture Division.
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