Collector Ankit conducts surprise inspection of Burgampahad government hospital

Hyderabad: Bhadradri Kothagudem District Collector Ankit conducted a surprise inspection of the Burgampahad government hospital on Monday morning. He visited the facility without prior notice and checked several departments, prompting activity among the hospital staff.

During the inspection, the Collector visited the outpatient department, diagnostic laboratory and pharmacy. He checked medicine stocks at the pharmacy and verified the attendance registers of medical personnel.

At the diagnostic laboratory, Ankit enquired about the procedures followed for conducting tests and issuing reports. He also examined the relevant records to assess the functioning of the facility.

Burgampahad government hospital asked to maintain 24-hour services

The Collector later interacted with patients receiving treatment in the hospital wards. He sought feedback on the medical services available to them and the distribution of free medicines.

Ankit said the government aimed to provide better and quality healthcare to poor people visiting public hospitals. Therefore, he directed the medical staff to keep the hospital premises clean at all times.

He also instructed doctors and other personnel to remain alert while performing their duties and ensure that patients received medical services round the clock. In addition, he warned that negligence in duty would invite strict action.

Hospital Superintendent Prasad, Dr Amrendar Reddy, other doctors and hospital staff accompanied the Collector during the inspection.