DW BUREAU / Shimla

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J P Nadda in New Delhi on Thursday and sought the Centre's support for strengthening health infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh. The chief minister apprised the Union minister about the state's requirements in implementing schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission and said that there was a need for strengthening health facilities across the state, according to an official statement.

He specifically requested establishing a dedicated cancer care centre in the state and introducing advanced medical technologies and modern equipment in government hospitals to ensure better patient healthcare.

Sukhu also urged for relaxation in eligibility criteria for various central schemes and sought early release of pending funds.

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