4 SRN Hospital staff suspended over mismanagement allegations

Written by Medical Dialogues Team Published On 2025-06-03T09:30:32+05:30 | Updated On 3 Jun 2025 9:30 AM IST

SRN Hospital Staff Suspended Over Negligence, Poor Conditions

Prayagraj: In response to critical observations by the Allahabad High Court, four staff members of Swaroop Rani Nehru (SRN) Hospital, affiliated with Motilal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC), have been suspended over allegations of mismanagement and negligence.

According to news reports, the individuals suspended include the Deputy Superintendent (non-medical), a Staff Nurse, a contractual Male Nurse, and a Sanitation Inspector. Their suspension comes in response to the high court’s strong criticism on May 30, highlighting ongoing administrative chaos and deteriorating patient care standards at SRN Hospital.

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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that the Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating medical facilities in the state, urging the government to take immediate action before the situation worsens. Hearing a PIL related to medical facilities in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court observed on Friday that though the state government has developed medical infrastructure in the capital, those living in other cities are being denied such help.

In response, the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) issued formal suspension orders via email to Dr. Vatsala Misra, Principal of MLNMC, instructing immediate action. The communication instructed the immediate suspension of the three permanent staff members and the termination of the contractual employment of the Male Nurse.

MLNMC Principal Dr. Misra confirmed that a communication has been forwarded to Dr. R.B. Kamal, Chief Medical Superintendent of SRN Hospital, to enforce the disciplinary measures.

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According to Hindustan Times, “Deputy superintendent Gautam Tripathi has been held responsible by the inquiry officer for contributing to administrative stagnation and poor oversight. During ward inspections, dirty and torn bed sheets were found in the presence of sister in-charge Ranjana Louis and nurse Manoj Kumar was reported to have been negligent during his evening duty in the same ward,” said Dr Misra. The high court had also rapped officials for their failure to take prompt disciplinary action despite ongoing complaints about the hospital’s functioning.

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Medical Dialogues Team