The Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday approved a trio of significant reforms in the health sector, aimed at enhancing service delivery, improving hospital infrastructure, and ensuring better governance in the capital’s public healthcare system.
Health Minister Pankaj Singh announced that the cabinet has cleared three key initiatives, including the establishment of a Price Monitoring and Resource Unit (PMRU), the outsourcing of outpatient and inpatient registration services, and the adoption of public-private partnerships (PPP) for diagnostic services.
“These decisions underscore the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare facilities and governance across Delhi,” said Singh. “We are continuously working to ensure that people receive top-quality medical services in government hospitals.”
The proposed PMRU is expected to play a critical role in regulating the prices of essential medicines and medical devices, ensuring affordability and transparency for patients. The unit will track prices, promote rational use of drugs, and help enforce pricing policies effectively.
Additionally, outsourcing of OPD and IPD registration processes aims to streamline patient management and reduce waiting times, thereby improving the overall patient experience. By leveraging private sector efficiency, the government hopes to bring greater accountability and better service standards.
The third reform focuses on expanding access to diagnostics through PPP models, ensuring timely and quality testing services in government hospitals without placing an additional financial burden on patients.
These reforms form part of the Delhi government’s broader strategy to modernize the healthcare infrastructure and bring efficiency to public health service delivery.
