Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced that the state government, under the National Health Mission (NHM), has designated 100 health institutions as First Referral Units in Haryana to strengthen secondary healthcare services. This initiative aims to provide timely and quality medical treatment, particularly to pregnant women and newborns in rural and remote areas.
“These First Referral Units in Haryana will offer 24-hour emergency services, including maternity care, newborn care, and blood storage facilities,” said Arti Singh. “Strengthening these FRUs will ensure immediate medical assistance and save lives in critical situations.”
मुख्यमंत्री जी की अध्यक्षता में हुई हाई पावर परचेज कमेटी की बैठक में प्रदेश के लिए आवश्यक उपकरण खरीद व विभिन्न विकास परियोजनाओं के निर्माण कार्यों को स्वीकृति मिलने पर माननीय मुख्यमंत्री जी का तहे दिल से धन्यवाद करती हूं l
यह विकास परियोजनाएं प्रदेश के विकास में मील का पत्थर… pic.twitter.com/x853mHNNbF— Arti Singh Rao (@ArtiSinghRao) March 12, 2026
The Health Minister emphasized that First Referral Units in Haryana will act as a crucial link between Primary Health Centres and tertiary hospitals. The government is focusing on improving infrastructure, deploying specialist staff, and making referral systems faster and more efficient.
First Referral Units in Haryana to Provide Timely, Quality Treatment and Improve Healthcare Outcomes
“The main goal of designating these First Referral Units in Haryana is to significantly reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates,” Singh added. “Pregnant women and newborns will receive timely and quality treatment, which will improve healthcare access and outcomes across the state.”
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The 100 health institutions identified as First Referral Units in Haryana are spread across all districts. Notably, Ambala and Faridabad districts have five FRUs each, Jhajjar and Jind have six, while Gurugram, Kaithal, and Rohtak have four each. This wide network ensures comprehensive coverage across Haryana.
With this initiative, the Haryana government aims to strengthen the state’s healthcare system, ensure better emergency medical services, and provide effective support for mothers and newborns, marking a significant step toward improving public health outcomes.