Shimla: Health and family welfare minister Colonel Dhani Ram Shandil (retd) on Thursday announced that the process of equipping Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans with X-ray and ultrasound facilities had been completed, enabling Himachal Pradesh residents to access these services closer to home.
Minister Chairs Meeting on Healthcare Modernization
Chairing a meeting, the minister said the machines would be installed shortly, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances for diagnostic services. He said the state government is setting up 70 Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans, including one in each assembly constituency and two each in Lahaul-Spiti and Bharmaur. The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to modernize healthcare and ensure quality medical services at people's doorsteps, he said.
Investment in Infrastructure and Equipment
The health minister said the government was replacing 15-to 20-year-old medical equipment with modern technology in phases, with Rs 3,000 crore being invested in healthcare infrastructure and advanced equipment, besides Rs 1,110 crore spent over the past two years.
Expediting Procurement of Advanced Diagnostics
The minister also directed officials to expedite the procurement of advanced diagnostic equipment, medicines and laboratory systems, including PET scans, digital radiography, mammography and automated laboratory facilities, to further strengthen healthcare services across the state.
