The Haryana State Health Department has taken a significant step towards strengthening maternal and child health services by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Medanta Foundation – Poor and Needy Patients Welfare Trust. The agreement aims to upgrade and enhance operations at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Ateli, Mahendragarh district.
MoU Signing Ceremony
Following the signing of the MoU, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao and Chairman and Managing Director of Medanta Foundation, Dr Naresh Trehan, exchanged the agreement documents. The ceremony was attended by several senior officials, including Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Department Sumita Misra, Director of Medical Education and Research Yashendra Singh, Managing Director of Haryana Medical Services Corporation Limited Manoj Kumar, Director General of Health Services Dr Manish Bansal, and Director Dr Brahmdeep.
Historic Step for Healthcare
Health Minister Arti Singh Rao described the MoU as a historic step for the state's healthcare sector. She appreciated the collaboration between the Government and Medanta, stating that the partnership reflects the Government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and outcomes in remote areas through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Rao expressed confidence that the initiative would significantly improve maternal and child health indicators in the region and ensure access to quality healthcare services closer to people's homes.
Focus on Maternal and Child Health
The upgrade of the Community Health Centre in Ateli is expected to provide better facilities for maternal and child care, reducing the need for residents to travel long distances for medical services. The partnership aims to leverage Medanta's expertise in healthcare to enhance the quality of services at the CHC.
Officials present at the event highlighted the importance of such collaborations in addressing healthcare challenges in rural and remote areas. The MoU is seen as a model for future public-private partnerships in the health sector.
The initiative aligns with the state government's broader efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes, particularly for women and children. By upgrading the CHC, the government aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates and promote better health practices in the community.
