PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE / Dehradun
Persistent structural deterioration of Gandhi Shatabdi Eye Hospital, including peeling plaster, broken tiles and dampness, has raised concerns among visitors.
Many said that they have been noticing these things for quite a long time. “But the hospital authorities choose to look the other way,” runs the common refrain among visitors.
They emphasised that proper maintenance is critical, as a large number of patients visit the facility daily and dampness increases the risk of infections. The principal medical superintendent at the hospital, Dr Manu Jain stated that a letter regarding the maintenance of the hospital building has already been sent to the director general of health.
Notably, Gandhi Shatabdi Eye Hospital is a part of Deen Dayal Upadhyay District Hospital and The Pioneer has previously highlighted the lack of maintenance at the hospital. However, no action has been taken so far.
Speaking anonymously, a visitor remarked that the condition of the hospital building has remained unrepaired for a long time. “The walls are damp, the paint has faded and plasters peel off. We are concerned because it can easily affect patients like us. The hospital authorities ignore the maintenance issue. This is unfortunate,” he said.
Another attendee, Gagan shared, “I often visit the hospital with my mother and we have noticed signs of ill-maintenance of the health facility. Those running it need to be serious in the interests of the patients who throng it daily in large numbers.”
Many other visitors expressed similar concerns and called for action.
In response, the PMS stated that they were awaiting funds. “We have written for funds and once this comes in response to our letter to DG, the maintenance work will commence,” he explained.
Orthopaedic implant facility to boost ICU footfall
DEHRADUN: In good news for patients, the orthopaedic implant facility has commenced at Deen Dayal Upadhyay District Hospital under the Ayushman scheme. Informing this, the principal medical superintendent, Dr Manu Jain said that the footfall in the ICU would increase. The previously low footfall in the ICU had always been a concern for the District Hospital. However, with the introduction of this new facility, the hospital administration believes that the number of patients in the ICU will rise.
Jain said that the hospital has 10 ICU beds, with occupancy ranging from 50 to 60 per cent. “With the recent launch of the orthopaedic implant facility under the Ayushman scheme, it is expected that the footfall in the ICU will increase. So far, around 10 to 12 patients have benefited from the new implant facility,” he said.
