New Health Policy to be framed soon for essential health services in remote areas
Minister Dr. Sadho said that the increase in DM and MCH seats in medical colleges of the state is being seriously considered
Bhopal : The Minister for Medical Education Dr. Vijayalaxmi Sadho said that a new Health Policy will be implemented soon by the state government to expand essential health services in remote rural areas. Under the policy, it will be made mandatory for the under-graduate and post-graduate doctors to render services in rural areas. Dr. Sadho was addressing the meeting of self-governing committee of Bundelkhand Medical College in Sagar.
Minister Dr. Sadho said that the increase in DM and MCH seats in medical colleges of the state is being seriously considered. Apart from this, seats in M.B.B.S. and PG courses will also be increased. Dr. Sadho directed the Dean of Medical College Dr. G.S. Patel to start physiotherapy section in the college at the earliest. Also, make concerted efforts to increase the income of the college. She said that the state Government is striving to meet the shortage of para-medical and nursing staff.
The Secretary of Governing Committee Dr. D.K. Jain, Heads of all the departments of Medical College and Administrative Officers were present at the meeting.
