Kejriwal approves 1,000 mohalla clinics

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, November 16

After a review meeting of the Delhi State Health Mission (DSHM), the Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal approved the proposal to entrust the mission with the responsibility of management and setting up of 1,000 Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinics in the city.

The Chief Minister, who chaired the meeting, also allowed the Rogi Kalyan Samitis to hire short-term manpower for hospitals to fill the gaps in health services. This will help hospitals for having adequate number of staff for services as and when required.

The review meeting was attended by Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Social Welfare Minister Rajendar Pal Gautam, Chief Secretary and other senior officials of the Delhi Government and Delhi Municipal Corporations.

The Chief Minister was presented an overview of the functioning of the DSHM. The vision of DSHM is to provide affordable, accountable and quality assured healthcare for all. 

The basic thrust of DSHM is to focus on primary healthcare delivery systems, special interventions for the underserved and vulnerable and taking care of the health needs in difficult areas such as slums, JJ clusters, resettlement colonies, unauthorised colonies and urbanised villages.