Chandigarh, February 11 The Haryana government has approved the procurement of critical medical equipment worth Rs 2.39 crore to improve patient care and strengthen healthcare infrastructure across the state.
The equipment will be supplied to civil hospitals and neonatal care units, ensuring improved diagnostic, treatment, and storage facilities in government health institutions, according to an official statement.
The decision was made during a meeting of the Special Standing Purchase Committee, chaired by Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare.
The procurement will be carried out under a two-year contract that also includes maintenance support to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the equipment, the statement said.
According to Misra, 25 slit lamps, valued at approximately Rs 74 lakh, will be installed in the ophthalmology departments of civil hospitals to strengthen eye diagnostic services, enabling early detection and treatment of vision-related disorders.
For neonatal care, 140 radiant warmers, costing around Rs 82 lakh, will help maintain optimal body temperature for newborns immediately after birth, reducing the risk of complications.
