GUNTUR: Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Nadendla Manohar emphasised the need for a dedicated burn ward at Guntur Government General Hospital (GGH) during his visit to the hospital on Sunday.
The minister visited the hospital to meet the victims of the Kaikaluru fire accident, who were receiving treatment. The incident, where a cylinder explosion in Sobhanadripuram village of Mandapalli mandal in Eluru district on the night of January 24, resulted in 14 injuries.
Speaking to mediapersons, Nadendla revealed that among the seven victims who were shifted to Guntur GGH for better care, a three-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries on Sunday.
Two other patients, who suffered 80% burns, are in critical condition, while others with 50-60% burns are receiving ongoing treatment, he said.
He expressed his grief over the incident and assured the victims at Guntur and Eluru government hospitals that the State government would provide all necessary support, including top-notch medical care and financial assistance from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF).
He said the works of a specialised burn ward at Guntur GGH would be proposed at the upcoming DRC meeting, with plans to develop the hospital further with State government support.