The decision was taken at a meeting of the Special Standing Purchase Committee (Higher), chaired by Dr Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department.
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The Haryana government has cleared the procurement of critical medical equipment worth ₹2.39 crore to strengthen healthcare services and improve patient care across the state’s public health institutions. The approved equipment include 25 slit lamps, 140 radiant warmers, 60 LED phototherapy units and 1,575 plastic moulded pallets. These will be distributed to civil hospitals, neonatal care units and state-run warehouses to enhance diagnostic capabilities, treatment facilities, and storage systems.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Special Standing Purchase Committee (Higher), chaired by Dr Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department. The procurement will be executed under a two-year rate contract that includes comprehensive maintenance support, ensuring uninterrupted and efficient functioning of the equipment.
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Providing details, Dr Misra stated that 25 slit lamps, valued at approximately ₹74 lakh, will be installed in the ophthalmology departments of civil hospitals. These advanced diagnostic devices will significantly strengthen eye care services by facilitating early detection and timely treatment of vision-related disorders.
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To improve neonatal care services, 140 radiant warmers costing around ₹82 lakh will be deployed in healthcare facilities. These devices are essential for maintaining optimal body temperature in newborns immediately after birth, thereby reducing the risk of complications. In addition, 60 LED phototherapy units worth nearly ₹32 lakh will be used for the treatment of neonatal jaundice, a common yet potentially serious condition in newborns if left untreated.
The government has also approved the procurement of 1,575 plastic moulded pallets valued at approximately ₹51 lakh for Haryana Medical Services Corporation Limited (HMSCL) warehouses. These pallets will enhance logistics management by improving inventory handling and ensuring safe, organized storage of medicines and medical supplies.
Dr Misra emphasized that the initiative represents a significant step toward upgrading Haryana’s public healthcare infrastructure. By strengthening neonatal services, enhancing eye care diagnostics, and improving supply chain efficiency, the procurement is expected to directly benefit patients across the state, particularly newborns and individuals requiring specialized ophthalmic care.
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