The South Eastern Railway administration has decided to upgrade its medical facilities for employees and beneficiaries. During a Zonal PNM meeting held on May 21 and 22 at the GM Office in Garden Reach, Kolkata, officials agreed to bring advanced medical equipment to divisional hospitals. This move aims to provide critical care closer to the staff and their families.
What new facilities will be added to railway hospitals
General Manager Anil Kumar Jain presided over the meeting where it was decided that all divisional hospitals will now be equipped with ICU, dialysis, and ventilator facilities. This decision was reached after discussions between the South Eastern Railway Mens Union and the railway administration. These additions will ensure that patients requiring urgent critical care do not have to travel long distances for basic life-support systems.
Digital health updates and benefits for senior citizens
The Railway Board is moving towards a completely paperless health system. Patients will now use UMID cards and registered mobile numbers for treatment, medicine distribution, and referrals. Special provisions have also been made for senior citizens and pensioners:
- RELHS beneficiaries above 70 years can access cashless OPD and tests at listed private hospitals if they do not receive Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA).
- A digital referral system is now active for serious ailments like cancer and transplants to avoid repeated paperwork.
- An agreement with the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) ensures streamlined digital treatment for cancer patients.
Management changes under Ayushman Bharat
| Region | Change Detail | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 14 Divisional Hospitals including Gorakhpur | Management shifted to State Health Agency |
| General Public | Access to Railway Hospitals | Common citizens can now get treatment in these hospitals |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which hospitals will get ICU and Dialysis facilities?
All divisional hospitals under the South Eastern Railway will be equipped with ICU, dialysis, and ventilator facilities as decided in the Zonal PNM meeting.
What is the new rule for senior citizens in railway health services?
RELHS beneficiaries over 70 years of age can now use cashless OPD and diagnostic services at empaneled private hospitals, provided they are not receiving Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA).