Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Scindia Orders Immediate Ultrasound Service Upgrade at Ashoknagar Hospital
Jyotiraditya Scindia asked officials to improve ultrasound services at a hospital in Ashoknagar.
People had complained that patients, including pregnant women, were facing difficulties.
The District Collector visited the hospital to check the situation.
The Collector spoke with patients and healthcare workers.
Officials created a daily schedule for doctors who perform ultrasound examinations.
This schedule is meant to help doctors remain available and prevent long waits.
The hospital also provided chairs, shade and drinking water.
Officials were told to monitor the services and fix problems quickly.
Union Minister and local MP Jyotiraditya Scindia ordered immediate improvements to ultrasound services at Ashoknagar district hospital.
The directive followed complaints about inconvenience faced by pregnant women and other patients.
The District Collector inspected the ultrasound room, met patients and healthcare workers, and reviewed hospital arrangements.
A daily duty roster for doctors performing ultrasound examinations has been issued to improve availability and reduce delays.
The hospital added chairs, shade, drinking water and other basic amenities for patients waiting for examinations.
- Who
- Union Minister and local MP Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Ashoknagar district administration and the District Collector.
- What
- Officials ordered improvements to ultrasound services and waiting facilities at Ashoknagar district hospital.
- When
- Following patient complaints; Scindia's statement was issued on Friday.
- Where
- Ashoknagar district hospital.
- Why
- To provide pregnant women and other patients with timely, accessible and dignified care and prevent avoidable delays.
- Initiator
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Facility
- Ashoknagar district hospital
- Service affected
- Ultrasound examinations
- Administrative action
- A daily duty roster was issued for ultrasound doctors
- Inspection
- The District Collector inspected the ultrasound room and adjoining areas
- Patient facilities
- Chairs, shade and drinking water were arranged
- Monitoring requirement
- Officials were directed to ensure full compliance with the roster and monitor services