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Haryana Hospitals Get Safety, Women's Health Overhaul
2 Feb
Summary
- Women's health focus extends beyond maternal care to lifelong well-being.
- Hospitals to undergo rigorous safety audits for electrical installations.
- Funding allocated for infrastructure upgrades in health centers.
Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Misra has spearheaded a significant review of Haryana's health department, implementing directives to enhance patient safety and medical services. The state is adopting a women-centric healthcare model that prioritizes lifelong well-being, extending beyond adolescent and maternal care to include preventive measures for conditions like cervical cancer, breast cancer, and osteoporosis.
Key initiatives include strengthening screening programs and awareness campaigns for women's health issues, along with integrating menopause management and menstrual hygiene into public health services. The department is also focusing on improving neonatal care facilities to reduce infant mortality rates.
In response to fire incidents nationwide, Misra has mandated stringent safety checks for hospital electrical systems. Regular audits and maintenance are now required to ensure patient and staff safety. Furthermore, funds are earmarked for upgrading infrastructure and safety mechanisms in community, primary, and district hospitals. Biomedical waste management protocols will also be strictly enforced.
