New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Marking Doctors’ Day, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta engaged with the city’s medical fraternity on Tuesday, where she lauded the role of doctors in nation-building and outlined her government’s roadmap to develop the capital into a premier medical hub. In a gathering held at the Delhi Secretariat, the chief minister met with eminent members of the medical community under the banner of the Delhi Medical Forum. Also Read | Fraudulent Website sarvashikshaabhiyan.com Makes Fake Job Offers, Claiming To Be Official Website of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth. In her address, Gupta described doctors as 鈥渕essengers of God鈥 and acknowledged their unparalleled service to society, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She urged them to support the government’s efforts to reform Delhi’s struggling healthcare infrastructure and asked for a symbolic 鈥渞eturn gift鈥 on Doctors’ Day 鈥 their collaboration and guidance to make the city a model for citizen-centric healthcare. Also Read | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Apologises for Death of 29 Year-Old Sivaganga Man in Custody, Promises Stringent Action. Cabinet minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa was also present at the event, along with medical professionals, who were felicitated for their contributions. The chief minister proposed the establishment of a dedicated medical university in Delhi to offer world-class education and further boost the city’s medical profile. “Just like Kota is known for education, Delhi should become the first choice for quality treatment,” she said. Later in the day, Gupta attended a special programme titled Sant Ishwar Samvad at the LNJP Hospital, where she hailed doctors as divine figures. 鈥淲hen the thread of life weakens, it is the doctor’s hand that holds it together,鈥 she remarked. Addressing gaps in the healthcare system, Gupta pointed out the discrepancy between Delhi’s image and the actual state of infrastructure. Talking about how Delhi has just 0.42 government hospital beds per 1,000 people, Gupta announced, “We aim to raise that to at least three beds per 1,000 in the next five years.鈥 The chief minister highlighted several recent initiatives, including the permanent appointment of 1,500 nurses after a 15-year delay, the revival of 24 long-defunct hospital campuses, and plans to open Jan Aushadhi Kendras in all government hospitals 鈥 with 17 already operational. Modern diagnostic machines such as CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound equipment are being procured on priority. To ensure better accountability, each government hospital will soon have a dedicated superintendent. Basic facilities such as waiting areas, clean toilets, and drinking water are also being upgraded. Emphasising the government’s 24×7 mission-mode approach, she reiterated her commitment to improving medical infrastructure, expanding educational opportunities, and creating a stress-free environment for doctors. Additionally, she also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for transforming healthcare and education across the country and pledged to make 鈥淰iksit Delhi鈥 a reality in line with that vision. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)