Shimla, July 3 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday directed the Health Department to ensure zero waiting time for diagnostic services such as CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds, saying timely access to diagnostics was essential for improving healthcare delivery in the state.

Chairing a meeting with the Diagnostic Departments of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, and Super Speciality Hospital, Chamiyana, the Chief Minister asked the department to make concerted efforts to eliminate delays in providing essential diagnostic services. He also sought suggestions from doctors to further strengthen the diagnostic system and achieve the objective of providing prompt services to patients.

Sukhu said ...