Hyderabad: In a comprehensive review of healthcare infrastructure projects at the secretariat, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha has directed officials to expedite ongoing construction works and ensure the timely completion of hospitals and other health facilities across the state. The review focused on projects being executed by the Telangana State Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC).
Equipment Installation and Operational Readiness
The minister instructed officials to install medical equipment in teaching hospitals where more than 70 percent of the construction work has been completed. This step aims to enable these facilities to become operational at the earliest, addressing the growing healthcare needs of the population.
Completion Deadlines for TVVP Projects
He also directed officials to complete all construction works undertaken under the Telangana Vaidya Vidhana Parishad (TVVP) within a year. Furthermore, ongoing minor and major civil works in TVVP hospitals must be finished within the next three months. These measures are intended to accelerate the delivery of healthcare services.
Review of Teaching Hospitals and DME Projects
The progress of teaching hospitals being developed under the Director of Medical Education (DME), including projects taken up during the third phase, was thoroughly reviewed. Land acquisition issues and construction timelines were discussed in detail to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Status of Key Facilities
The minister reviewed the status of nursing colleges, hostels, government general hospitals, maternal and child healthcare centres, critical care blocks, and the establishment of central medicine stores in the CURE region. He instructed engineering officials to accelerate pending works while maintaining quality standards.
Upgradation and Branding of Hospitals
Plans for the upgradation of hospitals and the branding of super-specialty hospitals across the state were also reviewed. The minister emphasized the need for a systematic approach to enhance the visibility and quality of these facilities.
Comprehensive Report on Primary Health Centres
Additionally, he directed senior officials from the engineering and health departments to submit a comprehensive report on the construction of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Telangana. This report will help in planning and resource allocation.
