Principal Secretary of health services department Gauri Singh has said that possibilities of public-private partnership (PPP) mode in performing urology operations would be explored very soon.
She was speaking at Sewa Sadan Eye Hospital of Sant Hirdaram Nagar on Tuesday, while inspecting a free urology camp held here. As many as 37 patients were operated upon on Wednesday, thus the total number of surgeries reached 145 till Wednesday.
On the occasion Gauri Singh discussed with eminent urologist of USA Gopal Badlani. Badlani told Singh that besides performing surgeries here, he usually goes for this purpose to the cities of Rajasthan and Gujrat states also. Badlani informed that State Governments of both the States also assist the NGOs in conducting free camps. Badlani told that govt. hospitals of these state co-operate in diagnosis, pathology, imaging investigations and physical fitness of the patients.
After screening, patients they are sent to the NGO’s hospital for their surgeries. He suggested that on the same model this task can be undertaken in Madhya Pradesh too.
Gauri Singh said that initially on experimental basis, screening of patients of urinary problems would be under taken in near by towns like Ashta, Sehore, Raisen and Vidisha etc. Joint Director of Health department of Bhopal Region would be directed to send his proposal.
She urged Sewa Sadan Hospital to co-operate in the implementation of this new venture. Trustee lC Janyani assured for full support.
Earlier Gauri Singh met the patients and inquired about services and assistance being rendered to them. Patients appreciated the services of doctors, Para medical staff and volunteers.