World Bank to Evaluate Madhya Pradesh's Healthcare System for Enhancement: Deputy CM
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Bhopal, Dec 10 (NationPress) The Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Rajendra Shukla, stated on Tuesday that he has approached the World Bank to undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the state’s healthcare challenges.
He emphasized that the World Bank's assessment would lay a robust groundwork for identifying the current deficiencies in the healthcare system and for executing necessary reforms.
Shukla, who also oversees the health portfolio in Madhya Pradesh, revealed that the delegation has committed to performing a thorough analysis of the state's healthcare framework and will present its findings by March 2025.
This announcement was made following a meeting that Shukla chaired with a delegation of representatives from the World Bank in Bhopal on Tuesday. "The World Bank will carry out a detailed evaluation and recommend reforms to strengthen the state’s healthcare framework," he remarked.
The discussions during the meeting focused on various aspects related to the state’s health infrastructure, such as the analysis of health metrics, the increasing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and a geographical breakdown of disease prevalence.
Shukla pointed out that tackling the shortage of specialized doctors and other healthcare personnel in rural regions is a significant challenge that necessitates both medical and non-medical solutions.
He underscored the necessity of maximizing the efficiency of healthcare services and resources to ensure that these amenities are available to every segment of society.
"The state government is dedicated to delivering timely, accessible, and high-quality healthcare services to all citizens within the state. We are taking every possible measure to fortify our health infrastructure," Shukla stated.
He confirmed that the state government has resolved to transform community health centers (CHCs) into first referral units (FRUs) equipped with advanced systems and sufficient personnel.
Moreover, the expansion of medical colleges is underway, along with large-scale hiring initiatives aimed at reinforcing the healthcare workforce. He reiterated that these efforts are intended to enhance healthcare delivery and improve the state's health metrics.
