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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
UP revamps healthcare, medical edu with reforms and infra
Lucknow: Once labelled a BIMARU state, UP has become a frontrunner in terms of quality health services over the past eight years. Sharing details, a govt spokesperson said: "A testament to this progress is the operationalising of 80 medical colleges, including 44 in the govt sector and 36 in the private sector — a milestone achievement that is reshaping the landscape of healthcare and medical education in the state. " Teaching commenced in autonomous medical colleges in key districts such as Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Kushinagar, Pilibhit, Sultanpur, Kanpur Dehat, Lalitpur, Auraiya, Chandauli, Gonda, Sonbhadra, Lakhimpur Kheri and Kaushambi. In addition, medical colleges under the public-private partnership (PPP) model have been established in Maharajganj, Shamli and Sambhal. There was also an increase in MBBS and PG seats — govt sector MBBS seats rose to 5,250, while the private sector offers 6,550. An additional 350 MBBS seats were added in the three new PPP-model colleges. PG (MD/MS/Diploma) seats in the govt sector more than doubled from 900 to 1,871. The private sector now offers 2,100 PG seats, with another 250 seats added for superspecialty courses. Alongside, a Govt Ayurvedic College was established in Ayodhya, and a Govt Homeopathic Medical College in Varanasi. The state currently operates 2,110 Ayurvedic, 254 Unani and 1,585 Homeopathic hospitals, along with eight Ayurvedic, two Unani and nine Homeopathic colleges and their affiliated hospitals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like See the original Harry Potter Cast Then and Now Watch More Undo The state also set up the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University to strengthen traditional systems of medicine. Additionally, the decision to establish an AYUSH Board will provide an institutional framework for promoting and regulating Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Unani medicine in the state. The govt also worked to improve access to high-end treatment facilities. For instance, a Centre for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research for Cancer was established at the Kalyan Singh Superspecialty Cancer Institute in Lucknow. Simultaneously, construction is underway for a 500-bed Advanced Paediatric Centre and a Diabetes Centre at SGPGI. A School of Medical Research and Technology is being set up along with a 500-bed superspecialty hospital at IIT Kanpur, focusing on research-driven healthcare solutions. The govt also made progress in nursing and paramedical education. Construction commenced on 25 out of 27 approved nursing colleges, with 7,000 additional nursing seats and 2,000 paramedical seats being introduced. Besides, 35 ANM training centres, which were non-functional for years, have been revived. In terms of higher medical education, the state was gifted with prestigious institutions like the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University in Lucknow, and AIIMS facilities in Gorakhpur and Rae Bareli. Officials said that the CM consistently focused on strengthening grassroots health infrastructure. Over 352 community health centres (CHCs) were upgraded with FRU facilities, and 72 health units were connected to solar energy. In just one year, more than 10,000 sub-health centres were electrified, significantly enhancing rural healthcare access. Dialysis centres were established in all districts, bringing relief to kidney patients. CT scan facilities are now available in 74 districts, providing affordable and accessible diagnostic services.
Business Recorder
25-07-2025
- Health
- Business Recorder
Unregistered healthcare establishments: SHCC decides to take action
KARACHI: The Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to regulate healthcare services in Sindh, declaring decisive action against unregistered healthcare establishments. This resolution was endorsed during the 89th meeting of the Board of Commissioners (BoC), chaired by Dr. Khalid Hussain Shaikh. Dr Shaikh emphasized that SHCC has no choice but to take action under the law against those healthcare providers who continue to operate without registration or licensing. 'Registration with SHCC is not optional. It is a legal obligation to ensure that healthcare services are delivered within a regulated framework,' he stated. Dr. Mirza Ali Azhar, convener of the Registration and Licensing Committee, informed the House that SHCC has issued a strict directive to all healthcare providers, including hospitals, general practitioners, Tib and Homeopathic clinics, laboratories, and others, to register with SHCC and apply for a license. Despite repeated public notices and outreach visits to legitimate healthcare establishments, many providers have failed to comply, the Board was informed. The board has decided that SHCC must invoke the relevant section of the SHCC ACT and issue notices to non-compliant providers; if they fail to comply, impose penalties, and also initiate sealing as a last resort. Dr. AG Shoro, Convener of the Anti-Quackery Committee, presented 224 cases of quackery outlets. After reviewing the cases, the BoC approved around PRK 15 million penalties against quacks. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
