Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Wednesday announced the approval of the national capital's government's decision to mandate procurement of medicines from Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) instead of relying on local purchases, unless absolutely necessary.
As per the state health policy, 5-7 per cent of total hospital beds should be allocated to ICUs and ventilators. Of the total ventilators available, 1,007 are owned by the Delhi government, while 646 have been provided by the central government.
BJP leader Rekha Gupta, who took oath as Delhi Chief Minister earlier on Thursday, chaired the first meeting of her cabinet hours later and announced two key decisions - to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme with Rs 5 lakh top-up and table the 14 pending CAG reports in the first sitting of
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Saturday expressed shock over the reports of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal set to be prosecuted in the excise policy case, asserting that there was no prosecution sanction issued in this regard.
The Delhi Health Minister highlighted the success and efficacy of the Delhi Government's healthcare programs, which offer comprehensive, free treatment for all residents without any financial caps.
Former Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has moved a fresh bail plea in a money laundering case. He was produced before the Rouse Avenue court on Thursday after the expiry of his Judicial custody.
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj alleged on Sunday in a press conference that Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena's office is spreading falsehoods and ignoring the acute shortage of medical personnel in Delhi government hospitals.
During the meeting, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj assured robust security measures to create a safer working environment for doctors and benefit patient care.