SHRC seeks report on Staff shortage, equipment at Phagwara Civil Hospital
Hoshiarpur: In response to the ongoing shortage of doctors and medical equipment at the Civil Hospital Phagwara, The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has requested a report from the Civil Surgeon to address these persistent deficiencies.
This has reportedly been affecting the patient care facility of the hospital for several months.
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The lack of essential medical equipment and the staffing shortage at the hospital are leaving patients with inadequate care and treatment options.
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Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS), a key medical institution in Jharkhand that serves approximately 2,500 patients daily, is grappling with severe staffing issues, Dr Ram Kumar, the hospital's director, revealed. During a press conference, Dr Kumar highlighted the critical shortfall in manpower, noting that the current staff strength is far below the required levels.
Dr Kumar has been in continuous dialogue with the state's health minister, Banna Gupta, and senior officials to address the crisis.
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