Hyderabad, July 13 (Maxim News): Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha has directed officials to strengthen Unani healthcare services across the State and ensure that quality treatment reaches more people. He instructed the Health Department to improve infrastructure, fill vacant posts and expedite ongoing development works in Unani medical institutions.
The Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Secretariat to assess the performance of the AYUSH Department, the functioning of the Government Nizamia Tibbi College and Nizamia General Hospital, ongoing infrastructure projects and the roadmap for expanding Unani healthcare services.
Rajanarasimha described the Government Nizamia Tibbi College and Nizamia General Hospital in Hyderabad as prestigious institutions that have played a vital role in promoting Unani medicine in Telangana. He said the State government is committed to strengthening these institutions and enhancing healthcare delivery.
The Minister directed the Telangana Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation (TGMSIDC) to accelerate the construction of the new Outpatient Block and Pharmacy Building at Nizamia General Hospital. He instructed officials to complete the works by January and make the facilities operational without delay.
He also expressed concern over vacancies among doctors, teaching faculty and other staff, stating that these shortages should not affect patient care or academic activities. He asked the Health Department to immediately prepare proposals for filling all vacant posts and submit them to the government for approval.
Further, Rajanarasimha instructed officials to ensure adequate availability of medicines, medical equipment and essential infrastructure in all Unani hospitals and dispensaries across Telangana.
AYUSH Director Srikant Babu informed the meeting that the government had recruited 138 Assistant Professors last year, significantly addressing the shortage of teaching staff in AYUSH institutions.
He said the government has sanctioned Rs 52.50 crore for the restoration of heritage buildings and construction of new facilities at the Government Nizamia Tibbi College and Nizamia General Hospital. Construction works are progressing, while procurement and distribution of essential Unani medicines are also continuing.
The Minister also reviewed key challenges facing the AYUSH Department. He directed officials to expedite the proposal for establishing a State level Unani Drug Manufacturing Unit, which is expected to strengthen the supply of quality Unani medicines across Telangana.
He further instructed officials to resolve issues relating to the Government Unani Dispensary building at Moula Ali and ensure uninterrupted healthcare services for patients.
The review meeting was attended by Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali, Health Principal Secretary Dr Christina Z. Chongthu, AYUSH Director Srikant Babu, the Superintendent of Nizamia Tibbi Hospital and other senior officials. (Maxim News)
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