Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday visited the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32 where he chaired a review meeting with the Heads of Departments to assess the functioning of the institution and discuss measures for further strengthening healthcare services.
The meeting was attended by Mandip Singh Brar, Secretary, Home and Medical Education and Research, and RK Singh, Principal Secretary to the Governor.
During the meeting, the Administrator stressed the need to develop the GMCH into a centre of excellence by ensuring quality healthcare services, modern infrastructure, efficient medical education and research and patient-centric facilities.
Kataria also interacted with volunteers serving under Project SARATHI (Students’ Alliance for Responsible Action to Transform Healthcare Institutes), a volunteer-driven initiative aimed at assisting patients and their attendants in navigating hospital services, improving patient experience and promoting compassionate healthcare delivery. The Administrator appreciated the efforts of the volunteers and observed that such initiatives significantly enhance patient support and contribute towards creating a more responsive and compassionate healthcare ecosystem. He encouraged the volunteers to continue serving with dedication and empathy.
Project SARATHI was launched at the GMCH on May 3 in collaboration with the Chandigarh NSS Cell.
