Punjab Health Minister Brahm Mohindra on Wednesday made it clear that he would have “zero tolerance on corruption” in his department.
Chairing his maiden meeting with the department officials including the civil surgeons from across the state, Mohindra said that the health department will not tolerate any kind of corruption at any level.
“Already, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has made his vision clear to eradicate corruption from the state and make it zero tolerance. Carrying his vision forward today, the officials should strictly implement this at every level,” he said.
He said that special focus will be given on the de-addiction centers running across the state and responsibility of every civil surgeon will be fixed for any kind of lapses if found. He also instructed them to regularly visit the centers and report back to him.
Mohindra also asked the officials from the field to prepare duty roster for doctors on duty in emergency services atleast 15 days in advance so that absentees from the crucial duties is minimized.
Civil surgeons will also be held responsible for the shortage of essential drugs and medicine in the hospitals. The surgeons have been directed to conduct surprise checks on the 108 ambulances and report back.
He also asked the officials to behave politely with the patients.
The minister also asked about the 104 helpline working and its report in the last two months. The civil surgeons were asked to keep the essential equipment in working order.
Mohindra also assured the people of Punjab that the government is bound to give them best health facilities, which will be given them in this regime. He also directed the officials to come up to the expectations of the people of Punjab.