Patna: The Bihar government has announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare services, including the deployment of 100 new ambulances on national and state highways, expansion of trauma care facilities and the phased installation of CCTV cameras in government hospitals.
Health Minister Nishant Kumar said the new ambulances are intended to improve emergency response times and ensure faster medical assistance for people injured in road accidents.
Trauma Care Network To Be Expanded
The minister said the government is working to strengthen Bihar’s trauma care system as part of efforts to improve treatment for accident victims. The plan includes the development of 11 Level-3 trauma centres and five Level-3 hospitals to expand specialised emergency care across the state.
CCTV Monitoring In Government Hospitals
Kumar also announced that CCTV cameras will be installed in government health institutions in phases to improve monitoring and accountability. He said he would personally inspect hospitals and oversee operations through a central control room. According to the minister, action will be taken against officials or staff if irregularities are identified during inspections or through CCTV monitoring.
Government Targets Wider Availability Of Medicines
The Health Department has set a target of making 504 types of medicines available in government health facilities, the minister said. At present, around 350 medicines are being supplied through public hospitals. He also directed officials to regularly collect medicine samples from hospitals and medical shops for quality testing.
Officials Asked To Report Shortages Promptly
The minister instructed health officials to immediately report shortages of medicines or malfunctioning medical equipment so that corrective action can be taken without delay.
According to the state government, the proposed measures are intended to improve emergency medical services, strengthen hospital administration and enhance the quality of healthcare delivered through government facilities across Bihar.
