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Historic Hospital Faces Decay and Staff Shortage
16 Feb
Summary
- Old city's historic King's English Hospital suffers from crumbling infrastructure.
- The hospital faces critical staff shortages, impacting patient care.
- Established between 1832-1834, it introduced allopathic treatment to the old city.
King's English Hospital, established between 1832 and 1834, faces critical infrastructure decay and staffing shortages, threatening its legacy. This historic institution, which pioneered allopathic treatment in the old city, now shows signs of neglect with broken furniture and defunct medical equipment like a non-functional X-ray machine and operation theatre.
Despite administrative claims of two doctors against three sanctioned posts, only one doctor, who also serves as superintendent, was observed alongside minimal support staff during recent visits. The hospital's administrative and financial control lies with the State Ayurvedic College & Hospital, with renovations and recruitment processes underway.
Historically significant, the hospital was among the region's earliest to introduce allopathy when traditional systems dominated. Its original building, deemed unsafe, was relocated within the Government Ayurvedic Hospital premises. Although officials assure ongoing essential services, the hospital's condition raises concerns about preserving vital public institutions.
