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Chandigarh Hospitals: Sufficient Staff, But Major Ventilator Issues
25 Jul
Summary
- Ministry states sufficient nursing and paramedical staff are available.
- 64 out of 99 ventilators at GMCH-32 are non-operational.
- No specific repair timelines provided for faulty hospital machinery.
A parliamentary inquiry revealed that both Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32 and Government Multi Specialty Hospital (GMSH) in Sector 16 have sufficient nursing and paramedical personnel, according to the Union health ministry.
Despite assurances of adequate staffing, the ministry confirmed a critical issue with medical equipment at GMCH-32. Out of 99 ventilators provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, only 35 remain functional, leaving 64 machines idle. Specific timelines for the repair and maintenance of these essential devices were not provided.
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari had questioned the availability of ventilators, technical operators, and overall staff, highlighting the strain on the city's healthcare system serving a wider population. He expressed grave concern over the number of non-operational ventilators, emphasizing the urgent need for critical care capacity.
