Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Wednesday that all district hospitals and block level hospitals will be equipped with all modern facilities so that the common people benefit. Baghel has directed the Chief Secretary to ensure that all the District Collectors submit action plans for upgrading these hospitals and health centers within 15 days, an official communication said. The Chief Minister said that in the last six months, facilities such as ICU, oxygen related equipment, beds and ventilators in these hospitals have been enhanced and upgraded to provide better Covid treatment to the patients. It is important to ensure proper maintenance and use of such medical equipment to prepare for the expected third wave of Covid, he said. The number of doctors in community health centers has been significantly increased in view of the need to further strengthen health management, he added.
Baghel said that an action plan for development of all the district hospitals and community health centers should be prepared as soon as possible.
He said the facilities should be upgraded to provide 24x7 treatment facilities.