Minister Pankaj Singh's big allegation on AAP!
delhi health minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh has expressed deep concern over the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) regarding the condition of health services in the national capital. He has said that CAG has revealed serious flaws in the health services of the capital. During the tenure of the previous government, the health of Delhiites was played with by ignoring health services, which is shameful for humanity.
health minister in rekha Gupta government of Delhi. Dr. Pankaj Singh has assured the people of rapid improvement in this. He told the people of delhi, "The present government is taking concrete steps to rectify the past flaws and strengthen health services. So that all Delhiites can get quality, affordable and accessible medical services." health minister Dr. Pankaj Singh said, "Due to the insensitive policies of the previous government, the people of Purvanchal were sent out of the city in buses during the epidemic, due to which they had to data-face great difficulties."
Important points of the CAG report related to Delhi's health services
Lack of basic facilities in Mohalla clinics
According to the CAG report, out of the 218 Mohalla clinics inspected, 41 remained closed for 15 to 23 days in a month due to lack of doctors and staff being on leave. Apart from this, many clinics were found to lack toilets, electricity, examination tables and facilities for the disabled.
Severe shortage of beds in hospitals
Between 2016-17 and 2020-21, the delhi government had promised to add 32 thousand new beds, but only 1,357 beds were added, which is only 4.24 percent of the total target. In many hospitals, bed occupancy ranged from 101 percent to 189 percent, due to which patients had to be treated on the floor.
Covid-19 funds not used properly
The CAG report revealed that out of Rs 787.91 crore released by the central government, only Rs 582.84 crore was used, leading to a shortage of essential resources during the pandemic.
