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Dharamshala
BJP Chief Spokesperson and Sundernagar MLA Rakesh Jamwal launched a sharp attack on the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government, alleging that the state’s health claims are far removed from ground reality.
Jamwal said that while the government boasts of super specialty hospitals and new facilities, the Chamiana Super Specialty Hospital has shut down two crucial heart tests — Holter Monitoring and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) — due to shortage of trained staff. He stressed that these tests are vital for 24–48 hour monitoring of cardiac patients, and their suspension directly impacts treatment.
He further pointed out that Tanda Medical College, one of the state’s premier institutions, is facing acute shortages of syringes, needles, gloves, and essential medicines. Reports suggest that nearly ₹85 crore in pending dues under Himcare and Ayushman Bharat schemes has disrupted procurement, forcing patients to buy medicines and supplies from outside.
Jamwal accused the government of weakening existing institutions by transferring staff instead of strengthening them. “Hospitals don’t run on buildings alone. They need doctors, nurses, technical staff, medicines, and timely payments,” he said.
He also questioned Health Minister Dr. Dhaniram Shandil’s own admission that patients were being charged ₹4 lakh for treatments worth ₹2 lakh. “If the minister himself acknowledges this exploitation, why has no action been taken?” Jamwal asked, calling it a damning indictment of the government’s four-year tenure.
The BJP leader warned that weakening established hospitals like Tanda, IGMC, Chamiana, and Nerchowk in the name of new announcements is unjust to the people of Himachal. He urged the Chief Minister to clarify whether genuine expansion of health services is happening or if achievements are only being counted on paper.
Jamwal concluded that the government must first address the shortages in existing institutions before making new promises. “Patients need doctors, medicines, tests, and timely treatment today — not just announcements for tomorrow,” he said.
