New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) The Delhi government on Monday inaugurated a dedicated outpatient department (OPD) for senior citizens at a government hospital in Dwarka to provide priority healthcare services for elderly patients.
The dedicated geriatric clinic will cater to people aged 60 years and above and offer separate registration, priority OPD consultations, faster access to diagnostic services and treatment across multiple specialities, the statement said.
The facility at the Indira Gandhi Hospital was inaugurated by Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, according to an official statement.
During his visit, Singh inspected various departments of the hospital, including the hydrotherapy unit, emergency department and general medicine ward. He also interacted with doctors, healthcare workers and patients and reviewed the quality of healthcare services and patient facilities.
The minister said the government was committed to ensuring timely, accessible and respectful healthcare for senior citizens.
“Our senior citizens deserve healthcare with dignity, respect and priority. This dedicated OPD is a step towards ensuring seamless and compassionate medical services for every elderly patient,” Singh said.
The statement said the hospital has also made separate arrangements for elderly patients, including dedicated registration counters, priority access to X-ray, injection room and physiotherapy services, and improved patient assistance mechanisms.
Singh also appreciated the hospital’s voluntary blood donation initiatives and said the Delhi government would continue to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and introduce patient-centric services across government hospitals, with special emphasis on vulnerable sections, including senior citizens. PTI SGV KSS KSS
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