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"Delhi Health Minister Assures Steady Supply of Essential Drugs in Govt Hospitals"
Delhis Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh assured a steady supply of essential medicines in government hospitals, addressing concerns raised by a report about shortages in New Delhis public hospital system.
- Health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh stated there is no shortage of essential medicines in Delhis government-run hospitals, countering claims made in a recent TOI report.
- The TOI report highlighted that many public hospitals in New Delhi frequently run out of life-saving drugs, forcing patients to buy them at high prices from private pharmacies.
- Singhs assurances come amid concerns about patients crowding already-stretched tertiary care centers like Safdarjung Hospital due to shortages of basic medical supplies and surgical consumables.
Why It Matters
The assurance from the Health Minister is crucial as it reflects the governments commitment to healthcare accessibility, particularly in addressing the ongoing challenges faced by public hospitals in Delhi amid rising healthcare costs.