Question : UPGRADATION OF SERVICES IN HOSPITALS



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up new hospitals or upgrade the various services in the existing hospitals for providing better medical treatment to foreigners who come to India for treatment;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) whether the Government proposes to upgrade the urological services at RML Hospital, New Delhi , and

(d) if so, the details thereof including the funds earmarked for the purpose?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a)&(b): No proposal for setting up new hospital or upgrading existing hospital for providing better medical treatment to foreigners is under consideration.

(c)&(d): While strengthening of any department is a continuous process as per the need and available resources, there is no specific proposal to upgrade the urological services at Dr. R.M.L. Hospital.