State Minister for Culture Ali Nowaz Mahmud Khaiyam has called for greater compassion and dedication from doctors as part of extensive reforms in Rajbari's healthcare system. Speaking at a meeting of the management committee of Rajbari Sadar Hospital, Khaiyam emphasized the need for quality care and friendly attitudes towards patients. He highlighted past irregularities and misappropriation of funds, vowing that such practices would not be tolerated under the current government.
Khaiyam noted that Rajbari Sadar Hospital has been upgraded from a 100-bed to a 250-bed facility, with plans for a new 250-bed medical college hospital soon. He stressed the importance of quality procurement, cleanliness, and infection prevention. The minister also directed hospital authorities to ensure an adequate stock of life-saving medicines and to introduce an isolation unit and an ICU.
FAQs
- **What reforms are being implemented in Rajbari's healthcare system?** The current government has undertaken reforms including upgrading Rajbari Sadar Hospital from 100 beds to 250 beds and planning a new 250-bed medical college hospital. Efforts are also being made to ensure quality procurement, cleanliness, and infection prevention.
- **What did Khaiyam say about past irregularities in the healthcare system?** Khaiyam alleged widespread irregularities during the previous government, including misappropriation of public funds allocated for healthcare through fraudulent documentation. He vowed that such practices would not be tolerated under the current administration.
- **What measures did Khaiyam propose to improve patient care?** Khaiyam called for doctors to show greater compassion and dedication. He also emphasized the need for quality care, friendly attitudes towards patients, and ensuring an adequate stock of life-saving medicines. Additionally, he proposed introducing an isolation unit and an ICU.
- **What steps are being taken to address staff shortages in Rajbari Sadar Hospital?** Khaiyam assured that the 31 vacant physician positions out of the approved 67 would be filled. He also promised to extend support to address shortages of specialists, including cardiac and ophthalmic surgeons, medical officers, and senior consultants.
