Question : HEALTH SERVICES IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS .



(a) whether the Government have conducted any review of the present health services;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether patients in Government hospitals are increasing and the treatment facilities are becoming inadequate; and

(d) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for expansion of hospitals/health services in the country?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(SHRI N.T. SHANMUGAM)

(a)&(b) Central Government have not conducted any specific review of the present health services. However, health services are being constantly watched.

(c)&(d) Though there is an increase in the number of patients over the years in the Central Government Hospitals in Delhi, proper treatment is being provided to all the patients attending these hospitals.