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Kerala Govt Told to Expedite Medical College Hospital Upgrades
26 Sep
Summary
- Human Rights Commission mandates faster setup of independent Hematology department.
- Officials must report on project status and funding approval within three months.
- Hospital development plan includes more wards, beds, and improved referral systems.
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission has ordered the state government to expedite the establishment of a dedicated Haematology department at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode. This action is a response to a petition highlighting the department's current functioning as an extension of General Medicine.
The Commission's judicial member, K. Baijunath, has instructed the Additional Chief Secretary (Health) and the Director of Medical Education to finalize infrastructure and funding approvals. A comprehensive report on the project's status and planned follow-up actions is mandated, with an action-taken report due in three months.
Furthermore, the commission emphasized the urgent need for a development plan for the hospital, given its high patient load and constrained infrastructure. Recommendations include establishing additional wards, increasing bed capacity, and acquiring necessary medical equipment. Ensuring sufficient healthcare professionals and implementing a scientific referral system with other government hospitals were also highlighted.
