SSB Hospital to join Ayushman Bharat network: Delhi CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced that the newly inaugurated SSB Multi-Specialty Hospital near Kailash Colony Metro Station will be linked to the Ayushman Bharat scheme, ensuring accessible and high-quality healthcare for all citizens.

She affirmed her government’s commitment to reviving Delhi’s healthcare system, highlighting that the construction of 24 hospitals across the city has been launched on a war footing.

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“These hospitals will soon provide essential health services not only to Delhi residents but also at the national and international levels,” she said.

Gupta stated that the new hospital would not only benefit the people of Delhi but also represent a significant step toward realizing the vision of transforming the capital into a healthcare hub.

Criticizing previous administrations for neglecting public healthcare infrastructure, the Chief Minister said her government is working on a priority basis to complete 24 long-pending hospital projects that had been ignored for years.

“It is our firm resolve to transform Delhi into a medical hub where every citizen has access to excellent doctors, cutting-edge technology, affordable treatment, and world-class trauma care,” she added.

Gupta also emphasized that the government is modernizing hospitals with new technology and advanced equipment to strengthen the city’s healthcare infrastructure.

She informed the gathering about newly installed devices in government hospitals that can detect DNA from just a drop of blood. These will enhance the quality of blood donations and facilitate the early diagnosis of serious diseases.