Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday pulled up the state government for not recruiting staff for the Government Maternity Hospital at Koti. The court noted that 100 posts ranging from that of the superintendent to sweepers were vacant out of sanctioned strength 244.
Background
- Court Order: The Telangana High Court has mandated the state government to urgently recruit staff for the Government Maternity Hospital at Koti, Hyderabad.
- Vacancies: Out of a sanctioned strength of 244 positions, 100 posts, including those of the superintendent and sweepers, are currently vacant.
Court’s Directives
- Immediate Recruitment: The court instructed the health department to fill the vacant posts of civil surgeon (pediatrics) within a month and file a compliance report.
- Other Positions: The court also directed the government to take steps to fill other vacant posts, requesting a status report by the last week of August.
Hearing Details
- Judicial Bench: The directives came from a division bench comprising Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti.
- Case Background: The case stems from a 2016 PIL highlighting poor conditions at the hospital.
- Amicus Curiae: Advocate K. Kiranmayee was appointed to inspect the hospital and report on its conditions.
Government Actions
- Improvements: Following court supervision, the hospital now maintains 485 beds, oxygen cylinders, and a milk bank.
- Patient Feedback: Patients are now required to fill out feedback forms upon discharge to help rectify shortcomings.
- Security Measures: The government has installed 46 CCTV cameras, especially near the operation theatre and labor room, to enhance patient security.
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