Shimla, Dec. 31 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reaffirmed his government's commitment to a total 'Vyavastha Parivartan' in the healthcare sector.

In an initiative to facilitate the people, several "people-first" milestones were achieved with the launch of dedicated Senior Citizen OPDs. These specialised consultation slots for citizens above the age of 70 are now functional across major hospitals, effectively eliminating long queues for the elderly.

In a landmark decision to bolster specialised care, an allocation of five crore rupees each to five premier medical institutions, viz., IGMC Shimla and medical colleges in Tanda, Hamirpur, Ner Chowk and AIMSS at Chamiyana, was announced for the establishment of dedi...