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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Flags Gaps During Surprise Hospital Visit

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital, revealing significant gaps in medicine availability, sanitation, and doctor presence. She expressed strong displeasure over elderly patients waiting for hours without being attended. Gupta ordered immediate improvements to seating, token systems, and medicine supplies. She announced a zero-tolerance policy on shortages and directed officials to integrate online and offline systems.

Key Points: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Flags Gaps at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital

  • Surprise inspection reveals gaps in medicines, sanitation, and doctor availability
  • Elderly patients forced to wait for hours
  • CM orders immediate seating and token system improvements
  • Zero-tolerance policy on medicine and vaccine shortages
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags gaps during surprise visit to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s surprise inspection at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital reveals gaps in medicines, sanitation, and doctor availability. She orders immediate corrective measures.

"If a medicine is needed today, it must be provided today. - Rekha Gupta"

New Delhi, April 23

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday carried out a surprise inspection at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital and directed the administration to improve the availability of medicines, sanitation, and seating facilities for senior citizens in the waiting area.

The inspection also revealed gaps in doctor availability, overcrowding in the OPD, and flaws in the online appointment and token systems, a statement said.

During the visit, several elderly patients told the Chief Minister that they had been standing in queues since 8 a.m. without being attended to. Taking serious note, Gupta expressed strong displeasure with the hospital administration, calling the situation "completely unacceptable".

She directed officials to immediately ensure adequate seating arrangements and implement a streamlined token system so that patients, especially the elderly, are not forced to wait for hours.

She toured the OPD, wards, pharmacy counters, sanitation systems, water supply, digital services, and other key departments. Interacting directly with patients and their attendants, the Chief Minister sought first-hand feedback on the hospital's functioning and ordered immediate corrective measures based on the complaints received.

She noted that despite the existence of an online booking mechanism, patients continued to face long queues.

Pulling up officials, the Chief Minister ordered better integration of online and offline systems to minimise waiting time. Noting heavy footfall in the orthopaedics department, she discussed workflow with doctors and stressed the need to maintain quality treatment amid the rush.

Several patients complained about the unavailability of medicines, forcing them to purchase drugs from outside.

The Chief Minister immediately ordered a check of stock registers and announced a zero-tolerance policy on shortages of medicines and vaccines. "If a medicine is needed today, it must be provided today," she said, terming it a serious lapse to inconvenience citizens over basic healthcare needs.

Officials informed her that a large number of patients visit the vaccination unit daily for rabies and other injections. She directed the authorities to ensure an uninterrupted supply of medicines and vaccines.

Patients and their families also raised concerns about poor sanitation, water supply issues, and a lack of basic amenities. On hearing repeated complaints about unhygienic conditions and dysfunctional toilets, the Chief Minister sharply reprimanded officials, saying that ignoring such issues despite clear feedback from patients and staff amounted to gross negligence.

She made it clear that deficiencies in cleanliness, medicines, and basic facilities would not be tolerated under any circumstances.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good move, but let's be realistic. These surprise visits are often just for optics. The real test will be in 6 months. I am shocked that even online appointments don't work properly in 2024. समय पर दवाई न मिलना तो आम बात है, लेकिन अब सुनवाई होगी तो ठीक है।
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Vikram M
I visited this hospital last month for my father's checkup. The queue was so long, elderly people were literally sitting on the floor. शर्मनाक है! The Chief Minister's anger is justified. कम से कम अब तो कुछ सुधार होगा। Seating for senior citizens is the bare minimum any government hospital should provide.
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Michael C
As someone living in Delhi for work, I've seen government hospitals in bad shape. This is definitely a step in the right direction, but I hope the CM also focuses on the bigger issues—like hiring more doctors and upgrading infrastructure. Quick fixes won't last forever.
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Siddharth J
अरे वाह! कोई तो है जो मरीजों के दर्द को समझता है। मेरी माँ को डेंगू हुआ था और हमें दवाई बाहर से खरीदनी पड़ी थी। ये बहुत बड़ी लापरवाही है। उम्मीद है कि रेखा गुप्ता जी अपने वादों पर खरी उतरेंगी। सरकारी अस्पतालों की हालत सुधारना बहुत जरूरी है। 👏

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