Question : UPGRADATION OF HOSPITALS



(a) whether the Government proposes to upgrade certain district hospitals into Super Speciality Hospitals with all facilities in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise including Odisha and Karnataka;

(c) the time by which these hospitals are likely to be upgraded; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI SUDIP BANDYOPADHYAY)

(a) No. District Hospitals provide secondary level care consisting of speciality services.

(b)to(d) Does not arise.