Lucknow: Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday directed officials to expedite construction of the medical college in Varanasi and ensure that ongoing health infrastructure projects were completed within their stipulated timelines.Reviewing healthcare and medical education services across Varanasi division, comprising Varanasi, Chandauli, Ghazipur and Jaunpur, Pathak stressed regular monitoring of construction projects and adherence to quality standards.“Unnecessary delays in development and construction works should not be allowed, and there will be no compromise on quality,” he said, directing officials to monitor the medical college project regularly and ensure its timely completion.The meeting reviewed healthcare facilities, progress of departmental schemes, ongoing construction projects and availability of medical services at divisional and district levels.Pathak said providing accessible and quality healthcare was a priority for the state govt. He asked officials to improve arrangements at govt hospitals across the four districts and regularly assess medical facilities, availability of essential resources and services provided to patients.He also stressed effective implementation of departmental schemes and improvement in healthcare quality, warning that negligence in efforts to strengthen medical services and improve patient care would not be tolerated.Pathak directed officials to track ongoing projects against set targets and make healthcare delivery more effective. He said officials must work with accountability, transparency and commitment to ensure better medical facilities for every citizen.Additional director (health), Varanasi division, Dr Digvijay Singh, chief medical officers, chief medical superintendents and other officials attended the meeting.
