Delhi Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh chaired a meeting with the Medical Superintendent and senior officials of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital today to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure and civic development works.
Emphasising the Delhi Government’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare, the Hon’ble Minister directed officials to expedite all civic works within the hospital premises and ensure timely completion. He issued specific instructions to make the 14 new ICU beds operational so they can be dedicated to the service of patients at the earliest.
Addressing infrastructural issues, Dr. Singh directed that the hospital’s old and defunct lift be replaced with a modern unit and made functional without delay to avoid inconvenience to patients and staff. He further directed that the Emergency Ward be further upgraded with a ventilator-based monitoring system and other modern life-support equipment.
To enhance safety, the Hon’ble Minister instructed the Medical Superintendent to cover all exposed electrical wires across patient areas. Recognising GTB Hospital’s heavy footfall as a border-area facility, he also asked the Medical Superintendent to establish a crowd-management plan, including clear signage, orderly patient-flow lanes, so that patients do not face any harassment or inconvenience.
He asked the Medical Superintendent to personally inspect the progress of all ongoing works and submit a detailed status report to the Minister’s office.
“Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. ,” said Dr. Singh.
