Health Minister suggests changes in design of maternity hospital

Health Minister suggests changes in design of maternity hospital Archit Watts/TNS

Jammu, October 7
Minister for Health Sham Lal Sharma today directed the officials of the health department to make some changes in the design of the 200-bedded maternity hospital, which will come up in the Government Hospital complex in Gandhi Nagar here.
“It seems the proposed building requires some changes. It should be constructed in ‘L’ shape. Some empty space is also required in the centre of the building for ventilation. So, we have decided to call the architect and I will personally discuss the changes with him,” said Sham Lal while he was on a visit to the hospital.
“The maternity hospital has to come up after dismantling two buildings, one of which has the office of Deputy CMO. As soon as these buildings are evacuated, we will be able to start the construction of this much required hospital,” said Sham Lal.
“We will also make private wards on two floors of the hospital, with the capacity to accommodate at least 40 patients,” said the Health Minister. “The government is very keen to develop the healthcare infrastructure in the state and all possible steps are being taken for the purpose,” added Sham Lal.