New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated three new facilities at Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday. The newly-launched facilities constitutes a medical genetic ward, a lactation management unit (LMU), and a nucleic acid amplification testing (NAT) lab.Speaking at the event, Gupta said the additions reflect the govt’s commitment to delivering advanced, accessible, and equitable healthcare services across the capital.The Medical Genetics Department, a first of its kind in Delhi govt hospitals, joins the elite group of NMC colleges’ Centre for Excellence for Rare Genetic Disorder. This ward will offer comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and counselling for rare genetic disorders, including prenatal care. The department’s services span from prenatal to geriatric care, Gupta said.Regarding the breastfeeding management unit (LMU), she explained it focuses on premature, underweight, and critically ill newborns. The unit offers breastfeeding guidance, milk storage facilities, hospital-grade breast pumps, and ‘Donor Human Milk’ services to reduce infection risks in newborns.Discussing the NAT lab, she highlighted that this technology enables early detection of HIV, Hepatitis B, and C in blood samples. This first-of-its-kind facility in Delhi govt hospitals reduces testing time from 45 days to two days, potentially saving numerous lives annually by enhancing blood donation reliability and transfusion safety.The chief minister highlighted the govt’s continuous efforts to enhance Delhi’s healthcare system. She stressed on the importance of providing quality, accessible, and timely health services to every resident, regardless of age, group, or region, stating that a healthy Delhi forms the basis of a developed Delhi. She announced plans to exceed WHO’s recommended two beds per 1,000 people standard, targeting three beds per 1,000 persons within five years.
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