Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether there is an acute shortage of dialysis machines as compared to their requirement in Gujarat;
(b) if so, the reaction of the Government in this regard;
(c) whether the Government is providing any assistance at central level so as to increase number of dialysis machines in Gujarat; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) to (d): Public Health is a State subject. Central Government provides support to the States through various interventions and programmes including National Health Mission. As informed by the State, there is no acute shortage of Dialysis Machines in the State.
Under National Health Mission, financial support is provided to all States/UTs for providing the dialysis services. For Gujarat, as per State Programme Implementation Plans, approvals given are as below:
Financial Year Fund Approved (in lakhs Rs)
2016-17 3178.31
2017-18 2162.42
2018-19 1102.00
2019-20 1980.00
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