Chief Minister interacts with patients, reviews cleanliness, medicine availability and directs officials to improve healthcare services without delay
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday visited Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in Mayur Vihar Phase-II to review healthcare services, inspect hospital facilities and interact directly with patients and their attendants.
During the visit, the Chief Minister sought feedback from patients and their families regarding the quality of medical services, hospital facilities and overall patient experience. She said that direct interaction with citizens helps the government understand ground-level issues and improve the public healthcare system.
Rekha Gupta emphasised that public participation is essential for building an effective and responsive healthcare framework. She stated that the concerns, suggestions and expectations of patients should remain at the centre of efforts to strengthen healthcare services across Delhi.
As part of the inspection, the Chief Minister reviewed cleanliness standards, the availability of essential medicines and the overall quality of healthcare services. She also assessed patient facilities and interacted with hospital staff to understand operational challenges affecting service delivery.
She directed the concerned officials to implement necessary improvements without delay and stressed the importance of addressing shortcomings promptly to enhance the experience of patients visiting government hospitals.
Reiterating the Delhi government’s commitment to quality healthcare, Rekha Gupta said that the trust and confidence of every patient are of utmost importance. She assured that the government remains focused on providing timely, dignified and accessible healthcare services to all residents of the national capital.
The hospital visit forms part of the Delhi government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure through regular inspections, continuous monitoring of service delivery and direct engagement with citizens.
The Chief Minister further stated that healthcare institutions should provide not only quality medical treatment but also a supportive and respectful environment for patients and their attendants. She highlighted the need to maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensure uninterrupted availability of essential medicines and continuously improve service quality to meet the expectations of Delhi residents.
The Delhi government has reiterated that strengthening healthcare infrastructure and ensuring accessible medical services for every citizen remain among its top priorities.
