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Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced major upgrades to government health facilities. The state will invest ₹120 crore in modern medical equipment and essential medicines. New MRI and CT scan services will be available at multiple locations through public-private partnerships. These initiatives aim to ensure poor and needy patients receive quality healthcare across the state.

Key Points: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao Announces ₹120 Crore Medical Upgrade

  • ₹120 crore approved for medicines and medical equipment procurement across Haryana
  • MRI facilities at 8 locations and CT scans at 2 locations via PPP mode
  • 604 ECG testing centers to be established statewide for better diagnostics
  • 67 anaesthesia workstations and TB testing machines to enhance hospital capabilities
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Haryana govt health institutions to be equipped with modern facilities: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

Haryana govt to equip hospitals with modern MRI, CT scans & medicines worth ₹120 crore. 604 ECG centers & TB testing machines to enhance healthcare access.

"Our goal is to ensure that every citizen of Haryana has access to affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare services - Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao"

Chandigarh, October 7

Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao stated that the state government is continually making efforts to equip all government health institutions in the state with modern facilities.

She stated that the availability of medicines and medical equipment used in treatment is being strengthened to ensure that poor and needy patients receive better healthcare services.

Rao informed that the Special High-Powered Purchase Committee has recently approved the procurement of medicines and medical equipment worth approximately ₹120 crore. This step, she said, will help improve healthcare services across various districts of Haryana and provide patients with high-quality diagnostic and treatment facilities.

It was decided to finalise the rates for providing MRI facilities at eight locations and CT scan services at two locations in the state under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. ECG testing services will also be made available at 604 centres across Haryana.

The minister said that contracts worth ₹23 crore have been approved for the purchase of 67 anaesthesia workstations for government civil hospitals. Additionally, 22 nasal endoscopes will be procured for ENT patients at a cost of approximately ₹2 crore, while 40 TrueNat machines, valued at ₹6 crore, will be purchased for tuberculosis (TB) testing. Rao added that 15 PathoDetect machines will also be procured at a cost of around ₹13 crore.

To ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential medicines in government hospitals, the Health Department has entered into agreements with various pharmaceutical companies for the purchase of medicines worth ₹75 crore, based on recommendations from doctors and medical experts.

The procurement includes several critical and life-saving drugs such as Anti-Haemophilia EHL Recombinant Factor VIII Injections for patients with bleeding disorders, Anti RH-O-D Injections for pregnant women, IFA syrup, essential antibiotics, and other vital medicines.

Rao said that all these medicines and medical devices will soon be available in every government hospital across Haryana. She assured that if any additional requirements for medicines or equipment arise in the future, fresh procurements will be made without delay.

"Our goal is to ensure that every citizen of Haryana has access to affordable, accessible, and quality healthcare services so that no one suffers due to a lack of treatment. The government is committed to keeping every resident of the state healthy, safe, and strong," the minister said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The ₹120 crore investment is substantial. However, I hope there's proper monitoring to ensure funds are used effectively and equipment reaches the intended hospitals without delays or corruption.
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Priya S
ECG testing at 604 centres is a game-changer for rural areas! My mother had to travel 50km for a simple ECG test last month. This will save so many lives in villages. ❤️
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Aman W
Good initiative but what about the staff? Modern equipment needs trained technicians and doctors. Hope the government also focuses on hiring and training medical professionals to operate these machines.
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Kavya N
The inclusion of Anti-Haemophilia injections and medicines for pregnant women shows they're thinking about specialized care too. This is what comprehensive healthcare should look like! 👏
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Michael C
As an expat from Haryana, I'm impressed by these developments. The TrueNat machines for TB testing will make a huge difference in early detection. Hope other states follow this model.
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Nikhil C
Let's see how this translates on ground. Many announcements are made but implementation takes years. Hope this time it's different and we see real change in our government hospitals soon.

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