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Connect all medical colleges with telemedicine services: UP CM Yogi

Lucknow, Mar 19 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Health Department and directed the officials to further enhance health services across the state.
The CM provided key directives on various aspects, including telemedicine, fire safety in hospitals, organ transplants, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana and ambulance services.
He emphasised that under the hub-and-spoke model, all medical colleges should be linked to the telemedicine services of KGMU, RML, and SGPGI, enabling patients to consult specialist doctors with ease.
To support patients and their attendants, he also directed an increase in the number of night shelters at RML, Lucknow. Besides, he stressed the need to expand access to organ transplant services, ensuring timely treatment for those in need.
Yogi directed Health Department officials to conduct regular district visits, inspect hospital facilities and implement necessary improvements.
Reviewing hospital security measures, he emphasised the strict enforcement of fire safety protocols in all hospitals across the state to prevent any untoward incidents.
He issued directives to ensure that hospitals registered under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme receive payments within 30 days, allowing patients to continue receiving uninterrupted healthcare services.
During the meeting, the CM directed the officials to ensure the mandatory presence of doctors in PHCs, CHCs and district hospitals so that patients receive timely medical care.
He emphasised the importance of collective efforts in making the Prime Minister’s TB-Free India campaign a success. He urged public representatives to adopt TB patients and support their treatment and rehabilitation.
He also directed officials to ensure the availability of affordable and sufficient medicines in all hospitals and health centers across the state, ensuring that patients do not face any difficulties.
Highlighting the need to enhance ambulance services, he directed the officials to further reduce response time, emphasising the critical role ambulances play in providing timely medical attention. Additionally, he stressed the importance of maintaining quality and adhering to timelines in projects under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
Officials from the Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare and the Department of Medical Education and Training discussed various schemes, achievements and future strategies in detail.
Reflecting on the significant expansion and improvements in healthcare over the past eight years, Yogi noted a 93 per cent reduction in the dengue mortality rate in 2024 compared to 2017. Similarly, cases of Japanese encephalitis and acute encephalitis syndrome have decreased by 87 per cent and 76 per cent respectively, while deaths due to these diseases have declined by 97 per cent and 98 per cent.
He attributed this progress to effective teamwork and strategic planning. He said that Ayushman cards have been issued to 5.21 crore beneficiaries and emphasised the need to extend these benefits to other eligible individuals. UNI AB SSP
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