(a) whether the laboratories and testing centres in the hospitals
are equipped with old and outdated equipments which makes them
difficult to detect various diseases timely;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government proposes to provide financial and
technical assistance to equip these laboratories with the
latest technological equipment; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)
(a) to (d) As far as Central Government hospitals in Delhi namely,
Safdarjung Hospital, Dr, Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital and Lady Harding
Medical College (LHMC) and Associated Hospitals are concerned, the laboratories
and testing centres are adequately equipped as per the specialities, for various
investigations and diagnosis of the patients attending the hospital.