Telangana HC directs Govt to submit Detailed Report on vacant posts in hospitals

Written by Medical Dialogues Team Published On 2025-01-26T11:15:46+05:30 | Updated On 26 Jan 2025 11:16 AM IST

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the State’s Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department to submit a comprehensive counter in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the recruitment of medical and paramedical staff in government hospitals across the state.

A two-judge bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Dr. G. Radha Rani, took up the matter and instructed the authorities to provide a detailed response addressing several key issues raised by the petitioner.

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The PIL highlights the failure of the authorities to comply with a Supreme Court ruling that mandates the establishment of district hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state. The petitioner also raised concerns over the large number of vacant positions in existing government hospitals. Despite the growing need for medical staff in public healthcare facilities, the staff crisis remains constant.

As per the recent media report by The Siasat Daily, although the respondent authorities provided counters, the bench emphasized the need for a detailed response that thoroughly addresses all concerns raised in the PIL.

The Telangana High Court has now scheduled the matter for further hearing on February 20, urging the Health, Medical & Family Welfare Department to be prepared with a detailed report.

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Medical dialogues had earlier reported that the Telangana High Court ordered a comprehensive report within a week on the facilities available in state-run hospitals across the state. The directive is followed by the PIL filed by Keethineedi Akhil Sri Guru Teja, president of “Help the People Charitable Trust”. In his PIL he expressed his concern about the lack of medical equipment. The court has directed the Government to provide necessary medical equipment including CT scanners and X-ray machines, telephone connections, blood banks, and the presence of a functional grievance mechanism in all government hospitals.

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Medical Dialogues Team