Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, in New Delhi. During the meeting, Mr Nadda reviewed the implementation of initiatives aimed at strengthening patient care, infrastructure, manpower, academic activities and digital health systems at the Centre. The Union Minister directed all concerned agencies and institutions to ensure timely completion of ongoing works and coordinated implementation of planned interventions. He emphasised close monitoring of deliverables, timely availability of manpower and equipment, and continued focus on quality patient care and medical training. The Centre’s OPD and Emergency services are fully operational, along with the Anti-Rabies Vaccination Centre, Anti-Snake Venom Centre and other supporting facilities. During the review, Mr Nadda noted that RHTC Najafgarh has made significant progress in strengthening its clinical manpower and services. He further reiterated the importance of coordinated and time-bound action to further develop RHTC Najafgarh as a comprehensive centre for patient care, medical education, nursing and allied health training, and community-orientated healthcare.

According to the Health Ministry, on an average monthly basis, RHTC recorded around 47 thousand OPD consultations and 9 thousand emergency attendances, besides 221 minor procedures done in August this year. TB symptom screening has also been integrated into routine OPD and PHC interactions under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. During the meeting, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava was also present.