Is Delhi CM Gupta Committed to 3 Hospital Beds for 1,000 Citizens?

New Delhi, May 28 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, revealed on Wednesday that her administration is striving to achieve a target of three hospital beds for every 1,000 residents. This initiative signifies a significant shift from the inadequate healthcare infrastructure that she claims was left by previous administrations in the national capital.

During the foundation stone ceremony for a new footpath at the SU Block park in Pitampura, within the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, CM Gupta conveyed her plans.

While addressing the audience at the park, she stated, "With the support of the citizens, we will complete 100 days in office on May 30, and we will present our performance report to the public on May 31. I don't make grand promises, but I assure you that Delhi has chosen a government committed to alleviating its challenges. Your faith drives our efforts."

Reflecting on her first 100 days in office, Gupta mentioned that her government has taken crucial policy decisions to tackle persistent public issues.

"Over these 100 days, we've implemented numerous policy changes because these issues have plagued Delhi for years," she expressed.

She criticized previous governments for neglecting to address these problems, asserting that their inaction had detrimental effects on the residents of Delhi.

During a recent high-level health committee meeting she led, Gupta discovered a troubling statistic: Delhi currently has only 0.47 hospital beds per 1,000 individuals, significantly below the World Health Organization's recommended minimum of two beds.

"I was taken aback at the health committee meeting to find that, according to the WHO, the standard is a minimum of 2 hospital beds per 1,000 people, while Delhi only has 0.47 beds per 1,000 citizens. This is alarming. Our government is now aiming for 3 beds per 1,000 individuals," she stated.

She emphasized the need for collaborative governance, saying, "Whether it's with the MCD, the Delhi Government, or the Central Government, we need an integrated system to ensure that no resident of Delhi is denied treatment, and no one should face death due to lack of medical care."

Gupta also underscored the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in Delhi, acknowledging Prime Minister Narendra Modi for facilitating the healthcare scheme's launch.

"I want to congratulate you; after you voted our government into power, we implemented the Ayushman Yojana here. Currently, Ayushman Yojana cards are being issued for Delhi's residents, particularly for those over 70 years old. The Delhi government is providing up to Rs 10 lakh for treatment—Rs 5 lakh from the Centre and Rs 5 lakh from the Delhi government," she noted.

"This scheme is unique; no other government globally provides Rs 10 lakh in treatment for those above 70 years of age," she asserted.

Concluding her address with appreciation for public support, Gupta remarked, "I truly thank PM Modi and every one of you for your choice. Your single vote has propelled Delhi toward progress."