Demand for Immediate Inauguration of 300-Bed Hospital in Gadwal
CPM District Secretary A. Venkataswamy has urged the authorities to immediately open the 300-bed hospital in Gadwal to provide quality healthcare to patients. On Tuesday, he submitted a memorandum to Deputy DMHO Madhusudhan Reddy at the DMHO office, emphasizing the challenges faced by government hospitals in the district.
Venkataswamy explained that the CPM had conducted a study on the problems in government hospitals across the district and found that delays in making the 300-bed hospital operational were denying patients access to essential medical care. He expressed concern over the inadequate infrastructure in existing hospitals, which has forced many patients to turn to private hospitals for treatment.
The CPM leader also questioned why the area hospital in Alampur, which was built using substantial public funds, has not yet been made functional. He pointed to similar delays in completing government hospital projects, such as the one in Kottapalli, and criticized the absence of permanent buildings for government hospitals, which he said is crucial for ensuring quality healthcare.
To address the growing healthcare needs, CPM called for the establishment of new Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and an adequate supply of medicines based on patient demand. Venkataswamy also stressed the importance of setting up a dedicated AYUSH hospital in the district headquarters to promote alternative medicine and health awareness among the public.
Highlighting the lack of essential resources, Venkataswamy demanded more doctors, medical staff, and proper equipment in government hospitals. He criticized the absence of basic amenities such as clean drinking water, toilets, inverters, oxygen plants, RO plants, and fire safety measures, which he said have undermined public confidence in government healthcare services.
The CPM also raised financial concerns, calling for the immediate payment of pending electricity bills in government hospitals, which reportedly run into crores of rupees. Venkataswamy urged the release of funds under central and state government schemes, including the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) and Maternal and Child Health programs, to improve healthcare facilities.
In addition, Venkataswamy pressed for stricter regulation of private hospitals, accusing them of charging illegal and exorbitant fees. He also demanded action against unqualified medical practitioners (RMPs and PMPs) in rural areas who are allegedly treating patients beyond their expertise.
The CPM leader emphasized the urgency of resolving these issues to ensure quality healthcare for the public. Several district committee members, including Uppar Narasimha, Devadasu, and Mekala Narasimhulu, participated in the program to lend their support.
