Rahul Gandhi writes to Nadda, Delhi CM over plight of sufferers close to AIIMS
“I hope that taking cognizance of my letter, the chief minister of Delhi and the Union well being minister will take instant steps to resolve this humanitarian disaster,” he stated.
In his letter to Nadda, Gandhi stated he needs to convey to his consideration “the distressing state of affairs” exterior AllMS, Delhi and went on so as to add that in his latest go to to the world he was saddened to see a whole bunch of sufferers and their relations huddled on the footpath and within the subway within the bitter winter chilly, with solely skinny blankets to guard them with out ingesting water or sanitation amenities.
“Many of those sufferers journey from throughout the nation, spend their life financial savings, and look ahead to months on finish for medical care at India’s premier medical establishment. I’m certain you’ll agree that nobody ought to face such hardship, particularly whereas already battling severe medical situations,” he stated.
Whereas AllMS Delhi delivers wonderful and reasonably priced care, the situation of sufferers and their households exhibits that health-care continues to be out of attain for crores of Indians, he stated in his letter dated 18 January.
“As public representatives, we should all work collectively to deal with these points. I urge you to take instant and well timed steps to deal with the state of affairs at AIIMS Delhi. The federal government of India ought to work with the AIIMS management, the Authorities of Delhi and charitable organizations to offer heating, bedding, water, and shelter to sufferers and increase everlasting amenities for lodging,” Gandhi stated in his letter to Nadda.
As well as, lowering the lengthy wait occasions would assist cut back sufferers’ uncertainty, he stated.
“Crucially, the bigger systemic challenge is that AIIMS Delhi is overburdened as a result of crores of individuals don’t have entry to reasonably priced and high-quality healthcare the place they reside. I urge you, as Well being Minister, to recognise and deal with this systemic challenge,” Gandhi stated.
As a primary step, the brand new AllMS amenities throughout the nation must be operationalised on the earliest, he stated.
“As well as, the general public healthcare infrastructure must be strengthened in any respect ranges, from major to tertiary, in partnership with state governments. Central healthcare schemes equivalent to Ayushman Bharat must be reviewed to scale back affected person out-of-pocket bills as a lot as attainable, by increasing eligibility, hospitals enrolled, and situations lined,” the previous Congress chief stated.
The sharp rise within the prices of personal healthcare additionally deserves detailed scrutiny, he stated.
“I hope the Authorities will use the upcoming Price range to overview its total method, and considerably enhance its funding in public healthcare. I request your immediate intervention on this urgent humanitarian challenge. You might have my full assist in any endeavour to scale back the struggling of numerous sufferers and their households,” the Congress chief stated.
In his letter to Atishi, Gandhi urged the Delhi authorities to take instant and well timed steps this winter. “Extra everlasting options to accommodate sufferers by constructing and increasing everlasting amenities must also be explored, in partnership with AIIMS and the Authorities of India, in addition to charitable organisations,” he stated.
“I request your immediate intervention on this urgent humanitarian challenge. You might have my full assist in any endeavour to scale back the struggling of numerous sufferers and their households,” Gandhi stated.
The Congress chief on Thursday had met a number of sufferers and their households tenting on the roads, footpaths and subways across the AIIMS and enquired about their issues and grievances. He had accused the Centre and the Delhi authorities of displaying “insensitivity” in direction of them.
Many of the sufferers and their relations had complained to him concerning the lack of a spot to remain whereas getting their therapy accomplished and an extended ready time for appointments on the AIIMS.
A lot of them additionally complained of being left with no possibility however to get medical exams accomplished at personal amenities and never having the ability to get these accomplished on the AIIMS.
Gandhi had claimed on Saturday that the nationwide healthcare system has been “fully destroyed” and sufferers are paying a heavy worth within the hope of getting low cost and correct therapy on the AIIMS right here.
He had shared a video of his interplay with sufferers and their households tenting on roads, footpaths and subways close to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.
