Patients are being looted, I will not allow this to happen: Gehlot

Jaipur: Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday examined the medical system of the state for the purpose of providing quality medical facilities in the state. In a meeting with the principals of medical colleges of the state, the Chief Minister raised questions on the functioning of private hospitals and private medical colleges. Gehlot clearly said that he patients are being looted, and he will not allow this to happen. Gehlot is of the clear opinion that just opening a medical college is not enough.

It is also necessary to ensure quality treatment and providing better health facilities and full benefits of all government schemes to public in these medical colleges. For this purpose, CM Gehlot held a meeting with the principals of functional and newly constructed medical colleges of State for the first time. This meeting was also kept open to the public through social media. During this, the medical facilities of the State were reviewed as well as discussions were held with the principals of medical colleges to further improve the implementation of health related schemes. “We brought the Right to Health Bill, but some private people protested, after which this bill was stopped in the Assembly. These private hospitals and medical colleges earn a lot of money. These people have looted, but it cannot be discounted. Rs 1cr or 2 cr in PG, do not know how much money is spent,” he said. On the condition of govt hospitals, CM said that the government comes with major schemes for free medicine, yet it does not feel good if it comes to light that medicines are to be brought from outside the State. “Perhaps I suffered from post covid problems so I know the reality of hospitals. When I tour districts, I take feedback from patients. There are complaints of dirty beds in hospital.” CM praised cleanliness in hospitals in MLA OP Hoodla’s area. “Get the work done by surveying hospitals in a month. Don’t have to wait for hospital offer. Get maintenance work done on priority,” Gehlot instructed Naveen Mahajan of PWD. Health Minister Parsadi Meena expressed concern about the dilapidated condition of a hospital in Kota.