City hospitals don’t have adequate infra, govt. is working to address it: CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday highlighted the need to create a better atmosphere for doctors, stating that hospitals are overburdened due to inadequate infrastructure. On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, she assured that “the government is working towards enhancing medical infrastructure” in the city.

“Today, there is immense pressure on Delhi’s hospitals…there is a need for ICUs and trauma centres, but so far, we haven’t been able to build enough infrastructure to meet that need,” Ms. Gupta said while addressing the media at an event organised by Santosh Eshwar Foundation and Lok Nayak Hospital.

Hitting out at the Aam Aadmi Party, she said the previous government did not work on this front. “Our government is working on every front to enhance the medical infrastructure. It might take some time, but our goal is clear: nobody should lose their life because of a lack of treatment in Delhi,” she said.

In an X post, she heaped praises on doctors, stating that “their commitment brings hope to countless Indians every day”.

“The launch of 33 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras is a reflection of our resolve to ensure accessible, affordable, and dignified healthcare for all,” she said in the post.

“It is our endeavour that all the doctors of Delhi get a stress-free, safe and modern work environment. With this goal, the Delhi government is working in mission mode to equip hospitals with modern technology and basic facilities,” she added.