CAG report exposes Kejriwal regime : No ICU in 14 Delhi hospitals, Mohalla clinics without toilets ::: Where is Sickular media ??

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Delhi's healthcare infrastructure has highlighted severe financial mismanagement, negligence, and a lack of accountability over the last six years.  

While towering claims were by the erstwhile AAP regime over health services in the national capital, the CAG report tabled in the legislature exposes its double standards and faulty claims.

Certain lapses shown in the auditor's report shows "delayed hospital projects and cost overruns" 

Major hospital projects faced delays of 3-6 years, with cost overruns amounting to Rs 382.52 crore. 

Due to this, hospitals like Indira Gandhi Hospital, Burari Hospital, and MA Dental Ph-II were significantly impacted.

Long surgery waiting times: Patients at Lok Nayak Hospital wait 2-3 months for general surgeries and 6-8 months for burn and plastic surgeries. CNBC Hospital has a 12-month waiting period for pediatric surgeries.

Critical services missing in many hospitals: 

The report revealed that several hospitals in Delhi are facing a severe shortage of critical medical services. Out of 27 hospitals in the city, 14 lack ICU facilities, while 16 do not have blood banks. Additionally, oxygen supply is absent in eight hospitals, and 15 hospitals do not have a mortuary. The report also points out that 12 hospitals are operating without ambulance services.

Poor infrastructure in Mohalla clinics and AYUSH dispensaries: Many Mohalla clinics lack essential facilities like toilets, power backup, and check-up tables. Similar deficiencies were reported in AYUSH dispensaries.

Acute shortage of healthcare workers: Delhi hospitals face an alarming staff shortage, with a 21 per cent shortage of nurses, 38 per cent shortage of paramedics, and 50-96 per cent shortage of doctors and nurses in some hospitals.

Non-utilisation of critical hospital infrastructure: Operation theatres, ICU beds, and private rooms remain unused at Rajiv Gandhi and Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospitals, while trauma centers lack specialist doctors for emergency care.

Underutilisation of Covid emergency funds: Only Rs 582.84 crore of the Rs 787.91 crore allocated for Covid-19 response was used. A total of Rs 30.52 crore meant for healthcare workers remained unspent, while Rs 83.14 crore allocated for essential drugs and PPE kits went unused.

Failure to expand hospital bed capacity: Out of the promised 32,000 new hospital beds, only 1,357 (4.24 per cent) were added. Some hospitals reported occupancy rates of 101 per cent-189 per cent, forcing patients to lie on floors.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a key meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday to review the law and order situation in the national capital. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood and senior officers from the Delhi government were present at the meeting. 

This is the first meeting since Rekha Gupta took charge as Delhi Chief Minister.  

Focus on women's safety, crime, and illegal residents  

The discussions will focus on measures to enhance women's safety, curb serious crimes, and address the issue of illegal residents in the city.

The Home Minister has been actively monitoring security situations across the country and has earlier emphasised the need for a robust law enforcement mechanism in Delhi, given its significance as the national capital.