Haryana Health Minister Rao Critiques Cleanliness and Facilities at Rohtak's PGIMS
Rohtak: Rao expresses dissatisfaction over cleanliness, health facilities during surprise visit at PGIMS
Hindustan Times
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During a surprise visit to the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, Haryana, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao expressed dissatisfaction with patient services, cleanliness, and medicine availability. She directed improvements in registration processes and sanitation, highlighting the need for better health facilities.
- 01Health Minister Arti Singh Rao conducted a surprise inspection at PGIMS in Rohtak.
- 02She found long queues and inadequate registration facilities, directing authorities to open more windows.
- 03Rao criticized the lack of cleanliness and closed washrooms on the premises.
- 04Over 300 essential medicines were reportedly unavailable at PGIMS, prompting a probe.
- 05The government is working on recruiting more doctors and health staff to address shortages.
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Haryana's Health Minister Arti Singh Rao conducted a surprise inspection at the Post-graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak on Saturday, where she expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding the facility's operations. Patients reported issues with the registration process, as only one registration window was open, leading to long queues. Rao directed the authorities to ensure at least two windows are operational and emphasized that registration should not close before 2 pm. She also noted poor sanitation, with several washrooms closed, and insisted that cleanliness be prioritized. Additionally, Rao discovered that over 300 medicines sent by the state government were unavailable, raising concerns about the facility's ability to provide adequate care. A probe into the missing medicines will be initiated, and she instructed the PGIMS administration to ensure that patients receive medications from within the facility. On the issue of doctor shortages, she assured that the government is actively recruiting new medical staff to enhance healthcare services.
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The inspection could lead to immediate improvements in patient care and sanitation at PGIMS, enhancing the overall healthcare experience for residents in Rohtak.
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