Haryana Govt Hospitals grapples with shortage of staff, Patient services hit
Shortage of Doctors
Panipat: The state of Haryana is currently grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and paramedics in several district hospitals, significantly impacting the delivery of healthcare services across the state. This gap in medical staffing is especially concerning given the state government's promises to improve healthcare infrastructure and services.
At the district headquarters the 200-bed Bhimsen Sachar Civil Hospital, which serves a population of 14 lakh at the district headquarters, is currently dealing with a shortage of medical professionals. Although the hospital was upgraded to a 200-bed facility in 2019 by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, it currently has only 24 doctors, which is far below the sanctioned strength of 55. On average, the hospital handles 1,500 to 2,000 patients daily, performs 25 to 30 deliveries, and admits 70 to 80 patients every day, putting immense pressure on the existing medical staff.
As per the recent media report by Tribune India, the post of Principal Medical Officer (PMO) has been lying vacant for the past many months. A total of 28 doctors are posted in the hospital, including 24 medical officers, two senior medical officers (SMOs) and two deputy medical superintendents (DMS). Three dental surgeons are working at the hospital.
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