Key Points

The Delhi government has made a significant leap in healthcare infrastructure by installing 150 new hemodialysis machines across six major hospitals. These machines will enable dialysis treatment for 1,500 kidney patients every day, ensuring more accessible critical care. The initiative is part of the "Sewa Pakhwada" campaign, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. This move reflects the government's commitment to improving public health and supporting vulnerable patients.

Key Points: Delhi Installs 150 Dialysis Machines Across 6 Hospitals

  • 55 machines at Burari Hospital boost central district healthcare
  • Janakpuri Super Speciality gets 45 new dialysis units
  • Total dialysis machines in Delhi government hospitals now reach 300
  • Health camps have screened over 9 lakh beneficiaries
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150 hemodialysis machines installed in 6 hospitals: Delhi Health Minister

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh unveils major healthcare expansion with 150 new hemodialysis machines benefiting 1,500 kidney patients daily

"Sewa Pakhwada is a 15-day initiative of launching new projects and welfare schemes - Pankaj Kumar Singh"

New Delhi, Sep 26

The Delhi government has installed 150 new hemodialysis machines across six major government hospitals, boosting the city's capacity to deliver life-saving treatment, Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday.

The Rekha Gupta government's initiative will help in conducting dialysis for 1,500 kidney patients daily, ensuring timely and equitable access to critical care for citizens across districts, he said in a statement.

Of the 150 machines, the largest allocations include 55 machines at Burari Hospital (Central district) and 45 machines at Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital (West district), said the Minister.

Ambedkar Nagar Hospital (South district) has been equipped with 25 machines, while the North West district saw capacity expansion with 10 machines at Dr. Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital and 5 at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, he said.

Additionally, Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital (North East district) has received 10 new units. With the additional 150 dialysis units, total number of machines reached 300 across Delhi Government hospitals.

'Sewa Pakhwada' is a 15-day initiative of launching new projects and welfare schemes as mark of celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday

Pankaj Singh said the government is also actively implementing the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" (Healthy Woman, Empowered Family) campaign, which has already reached an impressive scale.

Till date, 1,558 health camps, including 60 specialist camps in PHCs, have been conducted across the city, drawing 9,35,896 beneficiaries with an average of 111 attendees per camp, he said.

Of these, 3,86,270 men and 5,69,294 women were screened, reflecting the strong emphasis on women's health. Special attention was given to TB prevention, with 18,530 women screened for tuberculosis, while 1,041 Nikshay Mitras have been registered to support patients, he said.

Alongside medical check-ups and awareness drives, nutrition kits are being distributed at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and community health centres, helping women and children overcome nutritional deficiencies and strengthening family health, said the statement.

This comprehensive approach covering screenings, preventive care, nutritional support, and health awareness underscores the government's commitment to empowering women and ensuring healthier families as the foundation of a stronger nation, it said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great initiative but I hope they also focus on maintaining these machines properly. Government hospitals often have equipment that stops working after few months. Regular maintenance is crucial for dialysis patients.
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Sarah B
The women's health campaign numbers are impressive - 5.6 lakh women screened! This is exactly what we need more of in our healthcare system. Healthy women truly lead to stronger families.
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Arjun K
Good to see distribution across different districts. Burari and Janakpuri getting major shares makes sense given population density. Hope they expand to more hospitals soon! 👍
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Nisha Z
The nutrition kits distribution is a thoughtful addition. Many families can't afford proper nutrition which affects recovery. Hope this continues beyond the campaign period.
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Michael C
Doubling dialysis capacity from 150 to 300 machines is a significant achievement. Now they should focus on training more technicians to operate these machines efficiently.
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Kavya N
While the numbers look good on paper, I hope the quality of service matches the quantity. Dialysis patients need consistent, reliable treatment. Hope this isn't just for show during Sewa Pakhwada.

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