Health And Family Welfare Minister UT Khader conducted a surprise visit to Jayanagar General Hospital and Government HSIS Goushia Hospital, Shivajinagar at 12.30 am on Wednesday which went on till 2.00 am.
Speaking to Express Khader said: “The hospital at Jayanagar has got good infrastructure but the duty doctors showed laxity. Security and cleanliness was another issue. I have warned of strict action if this is repeated in the future. Since this is the general visit and my first visit, I am not taking any action, but if this continues we will have to take strict disciplinary action, “the Minister warned.
Khader said that since poor people come to the government hospitals it should be seen that they get all the required facilities at these hospitals.
“I can see that construction work is going on at Goushia Hospital. But this should not be an excuse. The hospital authorities have not maintained proper records. Also the security guards are not in their uniforms and there was no one at the reception. Also hospital hygiene has to be maintained,” he added.
Later in the day the Minister called for a meeting with Medical Superintendents and other medical officers and directed them to take strict action and ensure that functioning of these government hospitals are smooth.
‘Take Steps to Control Dengue’
The Health and Family Welfare Department convened an emergency meeting to discuss ways and means to tackle the dengue menace on Wednesday.
The District Health Officers (DHO) from 30 districts, along with local religious leaders, Taluk and Zilla Panchayat Presidents, representatives of National Cadet Corps(NCC) and NGOs have been directed to disseminate information and create awareness on dengue.
Speaking to reporters, Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department M Madan Gopal said, “There is no need to panic as all the departments’ rapid response teams are out in the field to increase surveillance activity. A circular has been sent to District Health Officers in this regard to step up the dengue control drive, he said.