Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today reviewed the institutional progress and development of the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) in Najafgarh, New Delhi.
During the review, the minister was briefed on the progress made in patient care, diagnostics and support facilities, human resources, academic infrastructure, quality assurance, and community-based health services.
Expansion of patient numbers and services
During the period from August to October 2026, RHTC registered 94,927 OPD patients and handled 35,985 emergency cases. 198 patients were admitted and a total of 691 surgeries were performed, including 101 major and 590 minor surgeries.
The center has a fully functional labor room, a pharmacy with an updated list of more than 350 medicines, and Ayurvedic and dental clinics.
Development of diagnostic and support facilities
The laboratory is NABL accredited. The ultrasound (USG) facility started on October 24, 2026, and 148 tests were conducted. Physiotherapy and hearing screening units are also operational. Between August and October 2026, 252 audiometry tests were conducted.
Other key facilities such as the Central Sterile Services Department, wastewater treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, and medical gas pipeline system have been completed.
Academic infrastructure and quality assurance
RHTC has renovated the Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) Training School. The school has an intake capacity of 44 students per year for the two-year course and a 60-bedded ANM hostel.
The institute has completed 105 out of 129 action points under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) for its three urban primary health centers. State-level evaluation and certification is targeted for December 2026.
Roadmap for future development
Under the short-term plan, the target is to start specialized clinics related to thalassemia, de-addiction, adolescent health, sexually transmitted diseases, rheumatology, and non-communicable diseases by December 2026.
The medium-term plan envisages setting up teaching departments in family medicine and emergency medicine, with a target to launch them by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
The long-term plan includes the expansion of a B.Sc Nursing College, allied health sciences college, residential hostel, and medical education facilities.
The process of upgrading RHTC into a 230-bedded hospital is already underway.
Minister expresses gratitude in review
The minister appreciated the efforts of the RHTC team and acknowledged the contributions of Safdarjung Hospital and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. He expressed confidence that with the continuous efforts of all stakeholders, RHTC will be further strengthened as a vital center for patient care, medical education, and community health service.