Minister directs Erode GH to ensure quality treatment and minimise referrals
Minister M. Vijay Balaji has directed the Erode District Headquarters Government Hospital to improve service quality and reduce patient referrals to private facilities. He emphasized the need for better infrastructure, including maintenance and diagnostic accessibility, to ensure underprivileged patients receive compassionate care.
Why it matters
Improving public healthcare infrastructure is critical for ensuring equitable access to medical services for low-income populations in India.
Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M. Vijay Balaji on Monday (June 8, 2026) directed doctors and staff at the District Headquarters Government Hospital in Erode to ensure quality treatment for patients and minimise referrals to private hospitals and tertiary care government hospitals in Salem and Coimbatore.
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