In a big move to improve healthcare for Delhiites, Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh announced that the city’s government hospitals will soon have Critical Care Blocks — special units to handle serious medical emergencies.

Speaking at a press conference, Dr. Singh said that under the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, these modern care units will be set up quickly in government hospitals with support from the central government. The goal? To make sure people don’t have to run from one hospital to another in medical emergencies.

To make this happen, he’s instructed senior health officials to visit all government hospitals, check the spaces available, and decide where the critical care blocks can be built quickly.

Dr. Singh also held a key review meeting with health department officials, where he discussed several plans to make Delhi’s health system more people-friendly. Taking inspiration from the recently launched Brain Health Clinic at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Dwarka, the minister directed that similar mental health clinics be set up in all districts. These clinics will help people struggling with mental health issues like stress, depression, and anxiety.

That’s not all — he also called for an urgent upgrade of dialysis services. He’s asked that all government hospitals increase the number of dialysis machines to over 300 so that patients with kidney problems don’t face long waiting times.

To make hospital visits smoother, Dr. Singh stressed the importance of proper patient registration under the Hospital Information Management System (HIMS). He wants hospitals to follow the registration rules strictly so that patients don’t get stuck in lines or confused about the process when they arrive.

Another exciting announcement was the creation of Model Health Labs across the city. These labs will offer all kinds of medical tests in one place — making it easier and faster for people to get diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Singh also spoke about making sure medicines are always available in government hospitals. “People should not have to run to private shops for basic medicines,” he said.

He also revealed new plans for Arogya Mandirs — small neighborhood wellness centers set up by the Delhi government. These centers will now have beds and the option to admit patients for a few hours if needed. The government wants to turn them into day-care centers so that if someone has a sudden fever, stomach pain, or diarrhea, they can get immediate treatment close to home.

The minister said each Arogya Mandir will soon have 2 to 4 beds. This would help reduce the crowd in big hospitals by treating common illnesses locally. “It will not only save time for patients but also ease pressure on big hospitals where long queues are a daily problem,” he said.

During the inauguration of an Arogya Mandir in his own constituency, Dr. Singh promised residents that a five-bed mini hospital would be opened soon to serve the community better.

“Healthcare should start at your doorstep,” he said. “That’s what we’re working towards — to make sure every citizen of Delhi gets timely, quality care without stress.”

In short, the Delhi government is gearing up to bring healthcare closer, faster, and more accessible to every neighborhood — whether it's for serious health issues, mental health care, or everyday illnesses.