Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today reaffirmed his government’s commitment to a total ‘Vyavastha Parivartan’ in the healthcare sector. In an initiative to facilitate the people, several "people-first" milestones were achieved with the launch of dedicated Senior Citizen OPDs. These specialized consultation slots for citizens above the age of 70 are now functional across major hospitals, effectively eliminating long queues for the elderly.
In a landmark decision to bolster specialized care, an allocation of rupees five crore each to five premier medical institutions viz: IGMC Shimla and medical colleges in Tanda, Hamirpur, Ner Chowk and AIMSS at Chamiyana was announced for the establishment of dedicated Bone Marrow Transplant infrastructure (BMT). This initiative is complemented by the approval of Rs. 75 crore for AI-equipped smart labs at IGMC and Tanda, which will significantly reduce diagnostic wait times through automation.
He said that to address the specialized needs of the younger generation, the government has also moved forward with an Advanced Pediatric Centre at AIMSS Chamiyana to provide world-class child healthcare services within the state. He stated that the State successfully executed a massive Pulse Polio Campaign starting December 21, which included intensive door-to-door "mop-up" operations to ensure 100% immunization coverage.
Moving beyond traditional infrastructure to embrace high-end technology and specialized patient care within the State, the Chief Minister emphasized that the State’s massive Rs. 3,000 crore investments in health services is designed to ensure that the common man no longer needs to travel outside the State for advanced medical procedures. He highlighted that the dream of modernizing the health map of Himachal has turned into reality as operationalization of robotic surgery had been started in AIMSS Chamiyana and Tanda Medical College, marking a historic first for the state's public health sector.
The Chief Minister noted that these updates are part of a broader strategy to make Himachal a hub for medical excellence, with plans already in motion to expand robotic surgical facilities to all medical colleges across the State by early 2026.
Chief Minister stated that the vision of the State Government was to ensure that every citizen, from the remote corners of the mountains to the urban centers, receives dignified and high-quality treatment.
He reiterated that the administration is focused on creating a resilient health system that prioritizes the vulnerable, as evidenced by the integration of AI diagnostics and specialized geriatric care. These systematic changes, according to the Chief Minister, represent the transition of Himachal Pradesh into a model Health State where advanced medical technology and compassionate care go hand in hand.