There has been a marked reduce in patients visiting Government Medical College and Hostel (GMCH) due to lack of basic amenities in hospital premises. There is lack of basic drugs, syringes, plasters and advanced surgical equipments. Patients face lots of problems due to lack of proper medicines.
People visit other hospitals rather than opting for GMCH as they feel more safe at the other place. Surgical dealers have stopped supplying goods to the hospital due to a big outstanding bill.
A recent break out of fire at the Care hospital has revealed the truth of the hospital premises. It does not fulfills all the norms of fire safety guidelines. According to officials the hospital violates as many as 16 guidelines.
The fire department has given 3 days to the hospital authorities to reply or fire department will initiate action under the Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006, which empowers the CFO (chief fire officer) to disconnect water and electric connections.
Fifth floor of Care Hospital caught fire due to short circuit. There was total black out in the hospital at around 2 PM in the afternoon. Patients were shifted to the near by hospitals.
There was no major accidents. It took time to control the fire as the fire officials were late. Major mishap was averted.
