(a) whether there is heavy shortage of the doctors, medicines and diagnostic
machines in the Government hospitals of the country resulting in long wait for
various medical procedures;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State/UTwise; and
(c) the corrective measures taken by the Government to meet the shortage of the
doctors, medicines and machines in the hospitals?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) to (c): Health being a state subject, no such information is maintained centrally.
In so far as Central Government Hospitals in Delhi, namely, Dr. R.M.L. Hospital,
Safdarjung Hospital and LHMC& its associated hospitals are concerned,
there is no shortage of doctors, medicines and diagnostic machines resulting in
long wait for various medical procedures. The vacancies arise from time to time due to retirement,
resignation, etc. are filled up through UPSC. Hospitals are also allowed to fill up the vacant posts
on contract basis till such time the posts are filled on a regular basis. The procurement of medicines and
diagnostic machines are continuous process and is done as per the requirement and availability of resources.