Second phase of modernisation to be completed by 2015.

At Military Hospital Kirkee, modernisation is underway at rapid pace with the second phase set to be completed by 2015 at a cost of Rs 85 crore.

Brig P K Singh, Commandant, MH Kirkee, who has supervised the modernisation programme, said that OPD’s, OT complex and wards were renovated.

Several instruments were procured and a concerted effort to reduce the waiting period of patients in various departments was made, he added. That was achieved through computerization, development of novel software, reinforcement of manpower and rationalization of referral system, Brig Singh pointed out.

THE INDIAN EXPRESS