Chandigarh: In a major step towards strengthening healthcare services and improving access to quality medical facilities in rural areas, the Haryana Government has accorded administrative approval to upgrade the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Mandkola in Palwal district into a Community Health Centre (CHC). The decision will benefit residents of Mandkola and dozens of surrounding villages by providing advanced healthcare facilities closer to their homes.
Divulging more information in this regard, Haryana Health Minister, Arti Singh Rao said Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini had announced the upgradation of Mandkola PHC into a CHC in the State Budget presented in March this year. She said the Chief Minister has now fulfilled that budget announcement by granting formal approval.
The Minister added that the present Government remains fully committed to implementing every public commitment and budget announcement within a stipulated timeframe.The Health Minister said the upgradation of the PHC into a Community Health Centre will significantly strengthen healthcare services in the area. In addition to general medical care, residents will now have access to specialist services in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and general surgery.
She further said the upgraded CHC will provide 24×7 emergency services, increased bed capacity, modern laboratory testing, X-ray and other diagnostic facilities under one roof. This will reduce the need for thousands of residents of Mandkola and neighbouring villages to travel to Palwal District Hospital or other cities for routine treatment or emergency medical care, resulting in substantial savings of both time and money.
The Minister said residents have welcomed the Government’s people-centric decision and expressed their gratitude to Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini and Health Minister, Arti Singh Rao.
