Telangana to launch Referral System, Boost Doctor Availability in Govt Hospitals
Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha
Hyderabad: The state government has proposed a new referral system to streamline healthcare services and reduce overcrowding at Telangana's major tertiary care hospitals, including Gandhi Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, and Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha introduced the initiative to ease pressure on these hospitals.
The health minister shared his ambitious plan to upgrade government facilities during a review meeting held in Hyderabad on Thursday. The Minister emphasized the need for substantial improvements in infrastructure, human resources, and medical equipment to better serve the public.
In addition to the referral system, the Minister called for stricter measures to ensure that doctors are present during duty hours at all government hospitals.
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