Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level review meeting of the Health Department on Wednesday. He directed officials to further enhance health services across the state. He provided key instructions on various aspects, including telemedicine, fire safety in hospitals, organ transplants, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and ambulance services.
Hub-Spoke model in Colleges
The Chief Minister emphasised that under the hub-and-spoke model, all medical colleges should be linked to the telemedicine services of KGMU, RML, and SGPGI. This will enable patients to consult specialist doctors with ease. To support patients and their attendants, he also instructed an increase in the number of night shelters at RML, Lucknow. Additionally, he stressed the need to expand access to organ transplant services, ensuring timely treatment for those in need.
Key directives during the meeting
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The CM, also directed Health Department officials to conduct regular district visits, inspect hospital facilities, and implement necessary improvements.
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Reviewing hospital security measures, the Chief Minister emphasised the strict enforcement of fire safety protocols in all hospitals across the state to prevent any untoward incidents.
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Furthermore, he issued clear instructions to ensure that hospitals registered under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme receive payments within 30 days, allowing patients to continue receiving uninterrupted healthcare services.
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During the meeting, the Chief Minister instructed officials to ensure the mandatory presence of doctors in PHCs, CHCs, and district hospitals so that patients receive timely medical care.
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He emphasised the importance of collective efforts in making the Honorable Prime Minister’s TB-Free India campaign a success. He urged public representatives to adopt TB patients and support their treatment and rehabilitation.