SHRC seeks report on Staff shortage, equipment at Phagwara Civil Hospital

Written by Medical Dialogues Team Published On 2024-11-14T11:00:32+05:30 | Updated On 14 Nov 2024 11:23 AM IST

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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Following the complaint filed on October 16th, the SHRC has taken cognizance of the matter. Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP Avinash Rai Khanna recently raised this matter with the SHRC to resolve the problems faced by patients. He noted that 50 per cent of staff posts are vacant at the Civil Hospital in Phagwara, severely affecting patient care. Khanna further complained that 60 medical and paramedical staff posts are vacant, hampering the hospital's ability to provide adequate healthcare services to residents.

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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As per the recent media report by The Tribune, Chairperson of the SHRC Justice Sant Prakash has asked the Civil Surgeon to look into the matter and submit his report one week before the next date of hearing which is February 24.

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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Medical Dialogues Team