New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Delhi High Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions to strengthen public healthcare delivery in the Capital, mandating immediate implementation of welfare measures, time-bound recruitment of medical staff, and urgent reforms in diagnostic and digital health infrastructure.

A Division Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora recorded the Delhi government's decision to enhance the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) income eligibility limit from Rs.2.25 lakh to Rs.5 lakh per annum and directed that wide publicity be given to ensure eligible citizens are able to avail the benefit.

The Court clarified that the revised EWS criteria would apply to all government hospitals as ...