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Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi govt aims to ensure every citizen has access to quality, affordable and timely healthcare: CM Gupta
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government's goal is to ensure that every citizen in the capital has access to quality, affordable and timely healthcare. An official statement said that the government led by Gupta is rapidly advancing the construction of new hospitals as well as the modernisation of existing ones. The chief minister said a 'Swasth Delhi' is the foundation of the 'Viksit Delhi', adding the aim is to ensure that "Delhi's government hospitals deliver services even better than private ones". Sharing figures, Gupta said that 3,30,369 beneficiaries have been registered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). She added that 1,54,116 senior citizens have registered under the ' Vay Vandana Yojana ' and instructions have been issued to accelerate the registration process for the remaining eligible individuals. Explaining the features of both schemes, the chief minister said all eligible beneficiaries can avail of treatment up to Rs 10 lakh at empanelled hospitals under the PM-JAY and Vay Vandana Yojana. Till date, 83 hospitals in Delhi (59 private hospitals and 24 government hospitals) are registered under these schemes. If a patient needs to travel outside Delhi for specific treatment, they can receive care at any empanelled hospital registered under these schemes across the country. Gupta emphasised that the registration process has been made fully online, allowing eligible citizens to register easily via a dedicated portal. She said that 729 citizens in Delhi have already availed the benefits of these schemes. Speaking on the Arogya Mandirs being developed in the capital, the chief minister said the Delhi government is establishing 1,139 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs. Approximately 15 health centres are being constructed in each of Delhi's 70 assembly constituencies, where citizens will receive free basic healthcare services, said Gupta. The construction of these centres is progressing rapidly, with infrastructure development, installation of medical equipment and recruitment of staff being prioritized, she added. Lambasting the previous regime, the chief minister said the earlier government wasted valuable time by not implementing these important health schemes. PTI
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘All big hospitals will be empanelled under Ayushman Bharat in 20-25 days': Delhi Health Minister
As the BJP government in Delhi completes 100 days, Health Minister Pankaj Singh highlights the government's feats in implementing the Centre's flagship Ayushman Bharat scheme. Even as private hospitals have registered concerns over delayed payments, Singh underlined that efforts are being made to onboard big players. He also rejected the Opposition's criticism over the rebranding of the AAP's flagship mohalla clinics as Arogya Mandirs. 'We had promised the people of Delhi change. Now it's the people of Delhi who will tell us if change has come or not. You will see Ayushman Mandir in every such place where it is required. The scams in medicine procurement have been put to an end,' he said. In the 100 days, he said the government set up 'a brain health clinic, de-addiction centres to help the people of Delhi.' 'We are also working on how we can cure diabetes with you. For this, we are also starting a centre which will work in collaboration with diabetologists and yoga experts,' he underlined. In an interview with The Indian Express, he also talks about other issues prevailing in the Capital. Excerpts: Q. A lot of big hospitals are still not on board for implementing the Centre's flagship Ayushman Bharat Yojana due to rates and delayed payments. What is the government doing about it? The private hospitals are hesitant because of the experience that the previous (Aam Aadmi Party) government gave to them in terms of Delhi Arogya Nidhi, and they have told us about it. They did not get the payment on time from Delhi Arogya Nidhi (a financial assistance scheme run by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Delhi). Now I ensure that in the next 20-25 days, all the big hospitals will be empanelled under Ayushman Bharat. I will talk to them soon. A total of 601 patients have availed services under Ayushman Bharat as of May 30. The patients who have gone and availed of services are happy. Q. How is Arogya Mandir different from AAP's Mohalla clinics? Opposition has been claiming that there's no difference. You can come and see the Arogya Mandir at Tis Hazari. We are launching it on Saturday from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Later, all the MLAs will launch these healthcare centres in their respective districts from June 4. A total of 39 Arogya Mandirs are ready for inauguration. Q. What about the jobs of staff at Mohalla clinics? We have staff in the Arogya Mandirs, which are ready for the launch, but we are planning to absorb the existing staff of Mohalla clinics. I have discussed this with CM Rekha Gupta. They will have to reappear in an exam, and those who fulfil the criteria will get the jobs. Q. What about the medicine shortage that has been plaguing the Delhi hospitals? We have suffered for some time. We have floated a new tender and got new vendors. We have removed all the blacklisted companies from providing medicines to hospitals. The process of tender takes time. In the meantime, we have procured medicines locally. A majority of the medicines are now available. Q. Last year, there was a massive fire at a hospital where six newborns lost their lives. What are you doing to ensure private hospitals function under the rules? We are ensuring that private hospitals follow the guidelines. We have cancelled the license of 10 private hospitals. We have also issued them the notice. Q. What is being done in corruption charges against the Delhi Medical Council? The Delhi Medical Council will be dissolved soon, as there are a lot of irregularities in it. L-G VK Saxena has the file on it, and soon an inquiry will be conducted on the irregularities in the Delhi Medical Council.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
33 Arogya Mandirs by May 31 in city
NEW DELHI: As the Delhi government's 100-day action plan draws to a close, preparations are in full swing to inaugurate 33 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) across the capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has directed officials to complete all civil and medical infrastructure works by May 27, ahead of the official launch scheduled for May 31—the final day of the government's 100-day agenda. According to official data, the South-West district will get the highest number of new centres, with six facilities nearing completion. Of the total 33 centres, 20 are being constructed in Public Works Department (PWD) buildings, including the Delhi Secretariat, while 11 will function from Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) premises, and two in New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) buildings. An official from the Health Department confirmed that work across all 33 sites is in its final stages. 'Basic civil work is complete, and medical equipment has been procured. Installation will be finished before the deadline,' the official said. The Arogya Mandirs are part of a broader push to strengthen Delhi's primary healthcare network. Each centre will offer basic outpatient care, vaccinations, screening for diabetes and hypertension, maternal and child health services and essential medicines. Nearly 15 such centres are being planned in every assembly constituency to ensure accessibility for all citizens.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
DGHS Appointed to Oversee PM-ABHIM, Ayushman Arogya Mandir Progs
1 2 3 New Delhi: The director general of health services (DGHS), Delhi, has been appointed to manage and implement the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and Ayushman Arogya Mandir programmes under the National Health Mission (NHM) in the capital. A senior official said the move aims to improve the efficiency and execution of these key health initiatives, ensuring they meet their objectives. The DGHS will oversee planning, implementation, and monitoring, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective delivery. An official order, issued on Wednesday, May 21 by the special secretary (health and family welfare), stated: "In compliance with the implementation requirements of PM-ABHIM and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs under NHM, DGHS shall be overall in charge for management and execution of programme components in Delhi. The DGHS will ensure the availability of human resources, drugs, diagnostics, equipment, logistics, training, infrastructure, etc. , as per Indian Public Health Standards guidelines." The order also designated all district medical officers (DMOs) as nodal officers for Ayushman Arogya Mandirs—including sub-centres and primary health centres (PHC)—in their respective districts. Officials explained that Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM) comprises two components: SCs and PHCs. Sub-centres function under PM-ABHIM, launched in 2021-22 with consolidated funding until 2026. Based on Delhi's population, the city requires 1,139 sub-centres. PHCs fall under the NHM, funded through a 60:40 cost-sharing model between the Centre and the state govt. Delhi requires 400 PHCs, of which 123 have been approved for the current financial year.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
BJP planning mass closure of Mohalla clinics, claims AAP
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday accused the Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, of planning the closure of hundreds of Mohalla Clinics across the city, a move that could leave thousands of healthcare workers unemployed. AAP Delhi State Convenor Saurabh Bhardwaj claimed that thousands of doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and multi-tasking staff working in Mohalla Clinics gathered at the Chief Minister's Janta Darbar in a desperate attempt to save their jobs. 'These employees have been seeking a meeting with the Chief Minister for several days, but were denied an audience. Left with no option, they decided to appear in person at the Janta Darbar,' Bhardwaj said. According to Bhardwaj, concerns escalated after minutes of a Health Department meeting held on April 17 were released on May 7. 'The documents indicate that the BJP-led Delhi government plans to shut down hundreds of Mohalla Clinics and replace them with Ayushman Arogya Mandirs,' he alleged. The minutes reportedly suggest that all clinics located near newly opened Arogya Mandirs will be closed and their staff terminated. Clinics in other areas would be closed once Arogya Mandirs are established there, Bhardwaj added. He further accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of reneging on pre-election assurances. 'The BJP leadership had promised not to discontinue public welfare schemes implemented by the AAP government. But since assuming power, their first decision was to shut down all 250 Mohalla Clinics operating in rented spaces,' he said. Bhardwaj claimed that following this initial move, the government declared it would rename the remaining Mohalla Clinics as Arogya Mandirs. 'Now, the government seems determined to shut down the entire network and lay off all associated personnel,' he said, adding that many of the employees have been working for minimal pay since 2017, without any salary increment.
