Lucknow, 16

March (HS): During an inspection of the community health centre (CHC) in

Chinhat on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak voiced

concern over inadequate hygiene and claimed neglect, according to sources. According

to an official statement, Pathak discovered various flaws during the unexpected

visit, including dirty hospital grounds and beds in the general ward that

lacked bed linens. He asked officials to send notifications to individuals

guilty and ordered that the sanitation agency's salary be deducted for one

week. The deputy chief minister, who also holds the health department

portfolio, arrived at the CHC unannounced and initially waited in line with

patients at the registration desk to observe the situation. He also talked with

patients to get input on hospital amenities.

He later

visited the pathology section, where a huge line of people waited. Pathak

inquired about the time it takes to obtain blood samples and urged technicians

to expedite the procedure so that patients do not have to wait too long. During

the inspection, he discovered dust in the X-ray room and quickly asked the crew

to clean it up. He also verified stock records by opening cupboards and went

over preparations in OPD room number five.

In general

ward number 28, the deputy chief minister voiced concern with the poor hygiene

and missing bed linens on multiple beds, reminding the staff that neglect in

patient care would not be allowed. He also inspected the bathrooms and drinking

water facilities, which were judged to be inadequate, and ordered prompt repair

action.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi