LUCKNOW, Feb. 10 -- The district health administration is set to revolutionise healthcare facilities in the state capital by introducing specialist doctor facilities at the polyclinics which are being developed at the 14 urban primary health centres (UPHCs) in the state capital.

Eight specialist doctors, including obstetricians, paediatricians, and psychiatrists, will treat patients twice a week at these polyclinics, starting March 2026. This initiative aims to provide specialised treatment at the UPHC level, saving patients the hassle of travelling to bigger government hospitals, said a local health department official.

The selected UPHCs, including Jankipuram, Chitwapur, and IIM Road, will be upgraded to accommodate these specialists....