This Article is From May 07, 2014

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Asks Authorities to Maintain Hospitals

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Asks Authorities to Maintain Hospitals

File Photo of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday, reviewed the compliance of his directions to various hospitals in the capital, and asked the authorities concerned to maintain them on a "priority basis".

During a recent visit to Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital and Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Narayan Hospital, among others, Jung reviewed healthcare facilities and made concrete suggestions for improving the medical facilities.

Mr Jung has already given directions to turn GTB Hospital and LNJP Hospital into model hospitals.

"The lieutenant governor told the authorities that they ignore healthcare. It is a critical area of concern for Delhi," said a state government official.

"He said that he wanted all agencies to come together and take care of these hospitals on a priority basis," the official added


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