Tells health officials to meet deadlines
MARGAO, MAY 18
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has conveyed a message loud and clear to the health authorities that he will not remain a silent spectator to the ills plaguing the Hospicio hospital.
Making his presence felt in Hospicio hospital for the second time in a week’s time, Kamat warned health authorities that he needs results and would not hesitate to pull up officials for delays in meeting the deadlines.
“I want deadlines which need to be met. I represent Margao constituency, forget about other things. People say if I am not able to take care of Margao, what am I thinking of entire Goa. I will hold officials accountable for any delays and lapses”, he told health officials at a review meeting in the hospital on Tuesday.
Saying that he has reviewed the works and deadlines set during his last visit, the Chief Minister told newsmen that most of the problems facing the hospital such as non-functioning lifts and telephones will be sorted out by July 15.
Replying to a question, the Chief Minister there is no problem on the manpower requirements of doctors and nurses, but the hospital is facing a major problem of attitude of the staff towards the patients.
Accompanied by the Chief Secretary S Srivastava and Director of Health services, Dr Rajananda Desai, the Chief Minister visited the wards and interacted with the patients. He also visited the toilet block and reviewed the work.
Later briefing newsmen, the Chief Minister said he has reviewed the ongoing works and discussed on many issues affecting the government hospital. He said the 24-hour telephone services would start functioning in 3-4 days and promised to replace the existing system within a month’s time.
“The telephone services with additional extension services and the lifts will be repaired by July 15. Besides, the ongoing renovation work, including work on the three Operation Theatres will be completed by July 15”, he added.
On the mortuary, the Chief Minister said his directions to dispose off dead bodies within eight days will be implemented in letter and spirit.
“During my visit today, I found so many compartments in the mortuary empty. I have asked for a status report every fortnight on the mortuary”, he added.
