Question : EQUIPMENTS IN GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS



(a) the details of health investigation facilities in various government hospitals located in Delhi;

(b) the amount spent by the Government in procuring/ repairing new diagnostic equipments in various hospitals from 1 st January, 2006 till date;

(c) the details of such diagnostic machines/ equipments which are out of order till date; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to restore the faith of the patients in the Government Hospitals for treatment?

Answer given by the minister


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

(a) to (d): In so far as Safdarjung Hospital, Dr. RML Hospital and LHMC & Associated Hospitals are concerned, well equipped investigation facilities are available.

The amount spent for procurement/repair of diagnostic/investigation equipments from January, 2006 to till date is as under:-

S.No.	Name of Hospital	Amount
1. Safdarjung Hospital Rs.272.64 lakh 2. Dr. RML Hospital Rs.494.34 lakh 3. LHMC & Associated Hospitals Rs.223.78 lakh

Strengthening and up gradation of hospital services/infrastructure, is a continuous process and the same are undertaken as per the need and available resources.