Question : OPENING OF CGHS DISPENSARIES

(a) the total number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) hospitals and dispensaries in the country including Gujarat;

(b) whether the number of hospitals and dispensaries is adequate keeping in view the number of Central Government employees in the State;

(c) if so, whether the Government proposes to include private hospitals under CGHS to increase the number of hospitals;

(d) if not, the reasons therefor;

(e) whether the Union Government proposes to open more CGHS dispensaries in the country including Gujarat; and

(f) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) & (b): CGHS has not set up any hospital in the country. A statement showing the details of CGHS dispensaries in the cities in which it is functioning is annexed.

(c) & (d): To supplement services being provided through the CGHS, private hospitals and diagnostic centres are being empanelled.

(e) & (f): CGHS is unable to expand its operations to newer areas.