(a) the names and number of Unani Dispensaries in the country;
(b) whether there is any provision for local purchase of medicine for Unani Dispensaries under CGHS;
(c) if so, the details thereof;
(d) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the time by which the local purchase of medicines is likely to be made?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (DR. C.P. THAKUR)
(a): Unani CGHS Dispensaries are available in the cities of Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow as per details given at Annexure-I.
(b): Yes, Sir.
(c)to(e): At CGHS Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kolkata, there is adequate supply of Unani medicines through the approved firms having approved rate contract with Dte. GHS. Therefore, no local purchase of Unani medicines is being done in these cities. However, in the case of CGHS lucknow, the medicines which are not available in Unani dispensary are being supplied to the beneficiaries after making local purchase from authorized local chemist. In CGHS Delhi, efforts were made earlier to appoint local chemists by issuing an advertisement but there was no response. However, it has been decided to make another attempt for appointment of local chemists for Unani system under CGHS Delhi for which action has been initiated.
ANNEXURE-I
Unani Dispensaries attached to the CGHS Dispensaries: Citiwise
Delhi: There are 4 Unani Dispensaries under CGHS Delhi- They are:
1. Unani Dispensary, Sarojini Nagar
2. Unani Unit, Darya Ganj
3. Unani Unit, Naraina
4. Unani Unit, South Avenue