DC takes stock of renovation work at MCH, directs officials to accelerate pace

Ludhiana, June 27, 2024: Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney on Thursday directed the officials to speed up the renovation work in the Mother and Child Centre and other development projects at the local civil hospital, here.

During her inspection of the on-going work, Sawhney instructed the agency responsible for the renovation to increase their workforce immediately to expedite the progress. She also asked the officials of Punjab Health Systems Corporation (PHSC) to provide a detailed report on the timeline for each works to ensure close monitoring of the pace of work. Sawhney emphasized that all development works must be completed within the specified deadlines, and called for proactive vigil over the functioning of the agency. Additionally, she instructed senior health department/civil hospital officials to conduct regular inspections of the building/wards to ensure smooth operations. 

Following this, the Deputy Commissioner visited the wards at the hospital and directed the officials to create a comprehensive plan for adequate seating arrangements for attendants in the waiting area. She also asked the installation of an LED TV and establishing a play area for the children. 

Sawhney asserted the Punjab government's commitment to providing improved health facilities and modern infrastructure to ensure that no individual is deprived of health services. She further emphasized that every possible effort is being made to facilitate patients at government health centres, leaving no stone unturned in this endeavour.