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CM orders uninterrupted supply of medicines and vaccines after surprise hospital inspection
On April 23, 2026, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital and directed authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines and vaccines. She emphasized stock checks and a zero-tolerance policy for shortages, stating that if a medicine is needed today, it must be provided today.
Why It Matters
The move aims to prevent medicine shortages at a major public hospital, reducing patient inconvenience and ensuring timely access to essential vaccines and treatments.
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CM conducts surprise inspection of Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital and mandates uninterrupted supply of medicines and vaccines
April 23, 2026
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection at Delhi's Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital and directed authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines and vaccines. The Chief Minister's Office stated that stock registers would be checked and a zero-tolerance policy on shortages would be enforced. She added that if a medicine is needed today, it must be provided today, and described shortages as a serious lapse causing inconvenience to citizens seeking basic healthcare.