In a significant push to improve healthcare access in underserved regions, the Uttar Pradesh government has sanctioned a major financial package for upgrading medical infrastructure across the state.
Major Funding for Healthcare Modernisation
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given his approval for the release of Rs 9.8 crore dedicated to the modernisation of 14 district hospitals. The decision, announced by an official on Tuesday, specifically targets areas where diagnostic facilities have historically been inadequate. This initiative is a concrete step towards the state's long-term development blueprint, the 'Viksit UP 2047' vision, which aims to build robust medical infrastructure in every district.
The allocated funds are earmarked for procuring advanced medical and diagnostic equipment, improving essential patient services, and introducing faster testing systems at the district hospital level. A key objective is to enhance healthcare access for patients in rural and backward regions, thereby reducing their need to travel to super-speciality hospitals in major urban centres for basic diagnostics.
Hospital-Wise Breakdown of Allocations
The substantial funding has been distributed to hospitals across several districts, with some of the major allocations including:
- Rs 2.7 crore for Ramsagar Mishra Joint Hospital in Sadhamau BKT.
- Rs 1.52 crore for the District Women's Hospital in Balrampur.
- Rs 1.56 crore for Rae Bareli District Hospital.
- Rs 1.16 crore for the District Joint Hospital in Maharajganj.
Additionally, smaller yet significant amounts have been sanctioned for hospitals in Baghpat, Hamirpur, Basti, and Etawah to upgrade their diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Focus on Advanced Diagnostics and Reduced Referrals
Officials clarified that the funds will primarily facilitate the purchase of critical equipment like CT scan machines, X-ray units, and other modern diagnostic tools. This upgrade is expected to enable these hospitals to provide quicker test results and allow for immediate evaluation of serious conditions such as cancer and cardiac ailments.
The move is strategically designed to cut down on patient referrals to already overburdened tertiary-care centres in cities like Lucknow and other major hubs. By strengthening early diagnosis, emergency response, and treatment capabilities at the district level, the state government believes this initiative will help these hospitals move closer to the standards of care recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
This investment in grassroots medical infrastructure marks a focused effort to decentralise quality healthcare and ensure that residents across Uttar Pradesh, especially in remote pockets, have access to timely and reliable medical services.
