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Delhi Govt to Boost Healthcare with More Dialysis Machines, Imaging Services via PPP Model

The Delhi government is set to enhance its public healthcare system by adding over 30 new dialysis machines, expanding access to diagnostic services like MRI, CT scans, and ultrasounds through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, and constructing rest houses (VishramGrih) for patients and their caregivers, according to senior officials. These initiatives were reviewed during a key meeting of the Health Department held on June 18, chaired by Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh. The meeting focused on strengthening medical infrastructure and service delivery in the national capital. As part of its ongoing efforts under the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) operating via the PPP model, the government has already deployed 150 dialysis machines across 16 public hospitals. Singh confirmed that an additional 32 to 40 machines will soon be installed to meet growing demand. Officials also assessed progress on various health schemes and facilities, including the operationalisation of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, the development of critical care units under the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), and the rollout of Jan Aushadhi Kendras to ensure affordable medicine availability. Other key issues on the agenda included the outsourcing of registration services in outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) departments, addressing manpower shortages in hospitals and Mohalla Clinics, implementing the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS), and ensuring smooth procurement of essential medical supplies. In addition, the Health Minister directed the formation of new health councils and committees, and stressed the identification of sensitive roles within the health department to improve transparency and governance. A senior official noted that the minister has issued strict deadlines, with most initiatives expected to be completed within the next three to four weeks or by the following month. These efforts reflect the Delhi government’s renewed push to modernize its healthcare delivery system and improve patient experience across the city. Source: PTI

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Union Budget 2024: Health Sector Sees Marginal Increase, NHM Allocation Rises Amid Infrastructure Cuts

The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, revealed a modest 1.7% increase in the health sector allocation, bringing the total outlay to Rs 87,656 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. Despite the increase, major announcements for the health sector were noticeably absent. One of the significant allocations was for the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, which provides a Rs 5 lakh cover to the poorest 40% of the population. The allocation for this scheme increased slightly from Rs 7,200 crore last year to Rs 7,300 crore this year. The National Health Mission (NHM) received a substantial boost, with its allocation rising to Rs 36,000 crore from Rs 29,000 crore last year. The NHM focuses on reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health services, non-communicable diseases control, and enhancing access to comprehensive primary health care. However, the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) saw a reduction in its budget from Rs 4,200 crore last year to Rs 3,200 crore this year. The revised estimate for this mission was even lower at Rs 2,100 crore. PM-ABHIM was launched to improve health infrastructure, including health centers, labs, and critical care hospital blocks, especially during the pandemic. Another infrastructure mission, the PM Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, also faced budget cuts, with its allocation dropping from Rs 3,365 crore last year to Rs 2,200 crore this year. This scheme supports the establishment of new AIIMS and the upgradation of district hospitals. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission (ABDM), which aims to create a digital health record platform for every citizen, saw its budget reduced from Rs 341 crore last year to Rs 200 crore this year. Despite this, the government plans to roll out its U-Win vaccine management portal as part of a 100-day plan, linking it to ABHA accounts for seamless health records. The tele-mental health program’s allocation decreased from Rs 133.7 crore to Rs 90 crore. This program was launched in the 2022 Budget to address mental health issues post-Covid-19 through a network of 23 mental health centers of excellence under NIMHANS. In contrast to the interim Budget’s significant health sector announcements, such as expanding the Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme and promoting HPV vaccination, the current Budget made only minor mentions. The Finance Minister’s speech included a reduction in custom duty on three cancer drugs and components for manufacturing X-ray machines.

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