Punjab Health Minister’s Surprise Visit Boosts Patient Trust at Patiala Hospital

Patiala(The Uttam Hindu): Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh paid a surprise visit this morning to Mata Kaushalya Government Hospital in Patiala to thoroughly review the available healthcare services and the process of free medicine distribution. He visited the hospital's OPD, Emergency, ICU, Ultrasound Department, and wards, where he interacted directly with patients and took their feedback about the services. Expressing satisfaction over the positive feedback from patients, he said that public trust in government health institutions is growing.

Dr. Balbir Singh shared that the number of patients visiting the OPD daily has now reached between 1500 and 1800, which is clear evidence of the increasing trust in government services. He announced the replacement of the old and outdated X-ray machine with a new one and stated that the number of machines will be increased to two, so that no patient has to wait for long. He also conducted a special review of the ultrasound services and mentioned that this service has proven to be highly beneficial for patients.

The Health Minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, they are committed to making Punjab a healthy and drug-free state. He added that he will continue to make such surprise visits to every hospital and health center. On this occasion, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jagpalinder Singh was also present with him.