Telangana High Court seeks Report on facilities at State-Run Hospitals
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday 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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In his PIL Guru Teja furtherly expressed concerns about several critical issues affecting healthcare services in Telangana. He expressed concerns about the inadequate facilities and unfilled medical and paramedical staff positions in government hospitals across the region. These deficiencies are not just mere anymore as the petitioners have claimed that it is affecting the healthcare services in the state.
In support of his PIL, Guru Teja submitted the Supreme Court judgment in "Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity v. State of West Bengal," which highlights the state's duty to ensure proper medical facilities for its citizens. The petitioner also referenced the "Indian Public Health Standards, 2022," emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and staffing in government hospitals.
As per the New Indian Express reports, during the initial hearing, the Special Government Pleader requested an adjournment to gather instructions and present a detailed report on the current state of facilities in state-run hospitals.
The next hearing is scheduled for October 23, 2024, which will be pivotal in determining the future of healthcare in Telangana.
