HC criticises govt's health infrastructure, renotifies Ayushman Bharat PIL

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday renotified for tomorrow the hearing on a PIL filed by all seven BJP MPs, seeking directions to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

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Meanwhile, the Bench, led by Chief Justice Manmohan, criticized the Delhi government for its poor health infrastructure and the lack of funds to improve it.

The Court, in oral observations, criticized the Delhi government, stating that the health system is insufficient and not functioning properly. The court highlighted the lack of updated medical equipment, with many existing devices not working, and noted that CT scan facilities for needy patients are nearly unavailable.