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Sukhu directs medical colleges to boost research, diagnostics
Hindustan Times reports that Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed medical colleges to promote research and strengthen diagnostic services. Presiding over a health department meeting in Shimla, he announced…
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Hindustan Times reports that Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed medical colleges to promote research and strengthen diagnostic services. Presiding over a health department meeting in Shimla, he announced Rs 75 crore for automated labs at Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties (Chamiyana), IGMC Shimla, and Tanda Medical College, allowing multiple tests from a single blood sample.
Sukhu said a dedicated research department will first be set up at IGMC Shimla and later replicated. He ordered instant diagnostic tests like MRI, CT scans, and X-rays with no waiting period. Tenders for lab machines have been floated. The government also plans to buy quality medicines directly from manufacturers.
The Indian Opinion
Announcements of funds and tenders are welcome, but the real test is execution. Himachal's hill terrain and small patient base often delay projects. The Rs 75 crore lab push and research department could cut referral delays if deadlines are met. The question is: will the new automated labs reduce test turnaround times to within hours, as claimed, or will bureaucratic hurdles stall them as they have elsewhere?
Source: hindustantimes.com
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