Question : TREATMENT OF UROLOGICAL DISEASES

(a) the number of patients suffering from urological diseases in the country, particularly in Delhi for the last three years, year-wise;

(b) the details of facilities available for treatment of such diseases; and

(c) the steps proposed to be taken to improve the arrangements for the patients, particularly the senior citizens?

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SMT. PANABAKA LAKSHMI)

(a) There are several tests which may be done on urine to determine various ailments related to urine or manifest through urine.  The data regarding number of patients suffering from urine related diseases in the country is not collected and maintained by the Ministry.

(b)     The patients of urine related diseases are treated in the health care delivery system at all levels upto CHC/PHC. The complicated cases are treated in District Hospitals and Medical Colleges besides premier Institutions like AIIMS/PGI etc.    

(c)  The National Rural Health Mission is already operational  and taking care of the health delivery system.