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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Himachal Pradesh Government to spend Rs 207.50 crore to strengthen diagnostic facilities
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Government is making a determined push to revive the ailing healthcare system by launching a focused initiative under 'Vyavastha Parivartan'--a systemic transformation of public health institutions aimed at delivering much-needed relief and improved services to the people. As part of this initiative, the government has proposed a comprehensive investment of Rs. 606.70 crore, with over one-third of the amount, Rs 207.50 crore, earmarked specifically for strengthening diagnostic services across the State, according to a release. A government spokesperson stated that, following the directions of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the health department has prepared a detailed blueprint for the proposal. This move stems from the fact that patients in government hospitals often face the greatest difficulties in getting accurate diagnoses. "Most Medical Colleges, as well as other hospitals in the State, are ill-equipped, as diagnostic machines are 15 to 20 years old. These outdated machines make it difficult for doctors to accurately detect patients' ailments. Moreover, with advancements in medical technology, more efficient machines are now available, which can lead to faster and more accurate treatments of the patients. In response to these challenges, the Chief Minister has directed the replacement of old machines with new and technologically advanced equipment in hospitals," he added. As per the proposal, high-resolution 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla MRI machines will be installed at four major medical colleges like IGMC Shimla, SLBSGMC Mandi, Dr. YSPGMC Nahan, GMC Chamba, as well as at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Speciality Chamiyana. In addition, each of the seven medical colleges in the State will be provided with two advanced CT imaging machines, five mobile digital radiography (DR) units, two ceiling-suspended DR X-ray machines, two high-end ultrasound machines with colour Doppler, one mammography unit, and one Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). A PACS unit will also be installed at Kamla Nehru Hospital in Shimla to facilitate the patients. Furthermore, each medical college will receive four portable ultrasound machines and one radiology workstation equipped with 3D software. The installation of this cutting-edge equipment is expected to significantly upgrade diagnostic capabilities and ensure that patients in government healthcare institutions have access to faster, more accurate, and more reliable health care services in the State, the release stated. The spokesperson further noted that most healthcare institutions across the State are currently constrained by limitations in both diagnostic and surgical capabilities. These limitations stem not only from a lack of modern equipment but also from insufficient training of the staff. To address this, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has emphasized 14 key focus areas in the proposal, including simulation-based training, cancer care, digital health, critical care etc. He said, "The aim of this modernization effort is to provide better care to patients within the State, so they no longer have to seek specialized treatment outside the State. Additionally, this initiative is expected to strengthen medical education, leading to significant improvements in the quality of healthcare services in the State."
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Priority to be given to 'Corona Warriors' in recruitment of nurses: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu interacted with faculty members of IGMC Shimla and Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialty, Chamiyana here on Monday evening and discussed in detail the challenges of the future in the health sector. He said that priority will be given to the nurses who worked during the Corona epidemic in the recruitment of nurses, according to an official release. CM Sukhu said, "The state government is trying to fill various vacant posts in the health department along-with the use of modern technology. The posts of doctors are being filled up on priority and priority will be given to the nurses who worked during the Corona epidemic in the recruitment of nurses. He said that along with para-medical staff, technicians are also being recruited. " "We are ensuring doctor-patient and nurse-patient ratio as per international standards so that they can get a better environment for work", added the Chief Minister. The heads of departments of various medical colleges made their presentation and the Chief Minister assured that the state government will provide all possible assistance as per the requirements of each medical college. The Chief Minister said that within a year, machines and equipment older than 20 years in government health institutions will be replaced. The robotic surgery facility will be started in Super Specialty Hospital Chamiyana and Tanda Medical College within two months. Besides, Three Tesla MRI machines are also being installed in all medical colleges in a phased manner, added the release. He said that the previous governments did not pay any special attention to improving health services, due to which patients are facing various problems. The present government has given priority to improvement in the field of education and health and Rs 1350 crore are being spent on medical technology. The state government will provide funds to construct hostels for students studying medicine and parking facility will be strengthened for patients as well as staff. He said that today the premium health institutions of the state have become mere referral health institutions, hence there is a need for comprehensive improvement in them. The state government has spent Rs 100 crore for the improvement of health services in IGMC Shimla and in the coming time, Rs 200 crore more will be provided to improve it. He said that due to restoration of old pension to government employees, many types of financial restrictions have been imposed on Himachal Pradesh, but the state government is still making efforts to improve health services. He said that patients always come to the hospital with the hope of recovery, in such a situation, if doctors talk to them in a good manner, their suffering will be reduced, added the release. Health and Family Welfare Minister Colonel (Dr) DhRam Shandil said that such dialogue programmes are important in improving health services. All medical professionals are doing good work in the health institutions of the state and efforts should continue to make it even better. He said that there is a lot of progress in the field of medical education and the state government is making serious efforts to provide modern machines in Himachal Pradesh so that people can get better health facilities near their homes. Health Secretary M Sudha Devi gave detailed information about the reforms being done in the health sector by the state government. Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, MLA Harish Janartha and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Priority to be given to 'Corona Warriors' in recruitment of nurses: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu interacted with faculty members of IGMC Shimla and Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialty, Chamiyana here on Monday evening and discussed in detail the challenges of the future in the health sector. He said that priority will be given to the nurses who worked during the Corona epidemic in the recruitment of nurses, according to an official release. CM Sukhu said, 'The state government is trying to fill various vacant posts in the health department along-with the use of modern technology. The posts of doctors are being filled up on priority and priority will be given to the nurses who worked during the Corona epidemic in the recruitment of nurses. He said that along with para-medical staff, technicians are also being recruited. ' 'We are ensuring doctor-patient and nurse-patient ratio as per international standards so that they can get a better environment for work', added the Chief Minister. The heads of departments of various medical colleges made their presentation and the Chief Minister assured that the state government will provide all possible assistance as per the requirements of each medical college. The Chief Minister said that within a year, machines and equipment older than 20 years in government health institutions will be replaced. The robotic surgery facility will be started in Super Specialty Hospital Chamiyana and Tanda Medical College within two months. Besides, Three Tesla MRI machines are also being installed in all medical colleges in a phased manner, added the release. He said that the previous governments did not pay any special attention to improving health services, due to which patients are facing various problems. The present government has given priority to improvement in the field of education and health and Rs 1350 crore are being spent on medical technology. The state government will provide funds to construct hostels for students studying medicine and parking facility will be strengthened for patients as well as staff. He said that today the premium health institutions of the state have become mere referral health institutions, hence there is a need for comprehensive improvement in them. The state government has spent Rs 100 crore for the improvement of health services in IGMC Shimla and in the coming time, Rs 200 crore more will be provided to improve it. He said that due to restoration of old pension to government employees, many types of financial restrictions have been imposed on Himachal Pradesh, but the state government is still making efforts to improve health services. He said that patients always come to the hospital with the hope of recovery, in such a situation, if doctors talk to them in a good manner, their suffering will be reduced, added the release. Health and Family Welfare Minister Colonel (Dr) Dhani Ram Shandil said that such dialogue programmes are important in improving health services. All medical professionals are doing good work in the health institutions of the state and efforts should continue to make it even better. He said that there is a lot of progress in the field of medical education and the state government is making serious efforts to provide modern machines in Himachal Pradesh so that people can get better health facilities near their homes. Health Secretary M Sudha Devi gave detailed information about the reforms being done in the health sector by the state government. Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, MLA Harish Janartha and other dignitaries were present on this occasion. (ANI)
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
State Govt strengthens tertiary health care services in medical colleges
Shimla: In a bid to improve health care services across all six medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh , the present state government is taking numerous steps to improve and offer better medical facilities to the patients, said an official statement. It has approved the establishment of departments of Nephrology, Neurology, and Gastroenterology at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College , Hamirpur, along-with creation and filling of 118 posts across various categories, aiming to provide specialized treatment facilities to the patients from Hamirpur and neighbouring districts including Mandi, Una, Bilaspur and Kangra, the statement said. Under the directives of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu , the hospital authorities have conducted a survey, which indicated a rise in the patients suffering from kidney, neurological and digestive system related ailments. However, due to a lack of specialist doctors in these departments in the medical college, the patients are forced to go to IGMC Shimla, Dr. RPGMC Tanda and PGIMER, Chandigarh for treatment. The Chief Minister directed the Health department to expedite the process of establishing the new departments and appointing the requisite medical and supportive staff, the statement added. The Chief Minister has also directed the department to improve the health care facilities across all the medical colleges. Following these directives, the state government has also given its nod to establish the department of Nuclear Medicine at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College, Nerchowk in Mandi district along with the creation and filling of posts including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident Doctor, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiation Safety Officer. Additionally, it also approved to fill up the post of Assistant Professor in the department of Immunohematology and blood transfusion in the department of Pathology in Dr YS Parmar Government Medical College Nahan, district Sirmaur. The state government is also focused on upgrading medical technologies and diagnostic services across the state. As a part of this, three Tesla MRI machines are being installed in the medical colleges of Tanda, Hamirpur, and Nerchowk. The current MRI machine at IGMC is over 19 years old and is being replaced by the state government. Chamiyana Hospital in Shimla, along with all medical colleges, zonal and regional hospitals, are being modernised to provide world-class treatment facilities within the state. The government has earmarked Rs 200 crore for implementing modern technologies in the hospitals and is consistently working to reduce patient dependency on out-of-state health care services. Additionally, 69 health facilities across the state are being upgraded for enhanced levels of care by adding specialist beds and improved diagnostic capabilities.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
State Govt strengthens tertiary health care services in medical colleges
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): In a bid to improve health care services across all six medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh, the present state government is taking numerous steps to improve and offer better medical facilities to the patients, said an official statement. It has approved the establishment of departments of Nephrology, Neurology, and Gastroenterology at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College, Hamirpur, along-with creation and filling of 118 posts across various categories, aiming to provide specialized treatment facilities to the patients from Hamirpur and neighbouring districts including Mandi, Una, Bilaspur and Kangra, the statement said. Under the directives of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the hospital authorities have conducted a survey, which indicated a rise in the patients suffering from kidney, neurological and digestive system related ailments. However, due to a lack of specialist doctors in these departments in the medical college, the patients are forced to go to IGMC Shimla, Dr. RPGMC Tanda and PGIMER, Chandigarh for treatment. The Chief Minister directed the Health department to expedite the process of establishing the new departments and appointing the requisite medical and supportive staff, the statement added. The Chief Minister has also directed the department to improve the health care facilities across all the medical colleges. Following these directives, the state government has also given its nod to establish the department of Nuclear Medicine at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College, Nerchowk in Mandi district along with the creation and filling of posts including Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Senior Resident Doctor, Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiation Safety Officer. Additionally, it also approved to fill up the post of Assistant Professor in the department of Immunohematology and blood transfusion in the department of Pathology in Dr YS Parmar Government Medical College Nahan, district Sirmaur. The state government is also focused on upgrading medical technologies and diagnostic services across the state. As a part of this, three Tesla MRI machines are being installed in the medical colleges of Tanda, Hamirpur, and Nerchowk. The current MRI machine at IGMC is over 19 years old and is being replaced by the state government. Chamiyana Hospital in Shimla, along with all medical colleges, zonal and regional hospitals, are being modernised to provide world-class treatment facilities within the state. The government has earmarked Rs 200 crore for implementing modern technologies in the hospitals and is consistently working to reduce patient dependency on out-of-state health care services. Additionally, 69 health facilities across the state are being upgraded for enhanced levels of care by adding specialist beds and improved diagnostic capabilities. (ANI)
