Karnataka to Revamp Healthcare with 24-Hour Services at Taluk Hospitals

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced plans for 24-hour services at taluk hospitals and community health centres to enhance healthcare access. The initiative involves recruiting more medical staff and ensuring comprehensive patient care, especially in underperforming community health centres.

Karnataka's new healthcare initiative aims to provide round-the-clock service at all taluk hospitals and community health centres, announced by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao in the Legislative Assembly.

The plan includes hiring more medical staff to ensure continuous availability of doctors and specialists, addressing inadequacies in care provision and reducing the strain on district hospitals.

Recruitment efforts are underway to fill vacant positions and fully utilize healthcare professionals for the betterment of society, with additional focus on underperforming CHCs to ensure that healthcare services are consistent and reliable.

(With inputs from agencies.)