The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare vide its No. F No.4-29/CGHS/C&P dated 18th May 2009 issued orders to discontinue emergency services in the afternoon and night shifts at all CGHS wellness centres with immediate effect in all CGHS covered cities.
The reason attributed for discontinuance of this facility is :
(i) attendance in the emergency shifts has been very low (ii) shortage of man power (iii) the CGHS beneficiary can reach any hospital for treatment.