KOLKATA: Set Medical College and Hospital as a model of efficiency for other establishments, chief minister Mamata Banerjee urged doctors on Wednesday during a meeting with the hospital administrators and senior health officials.
The meeting at Nabanna was an attempt to end the impasse between MCH authorities and resident doctors and interns, who have been demanding that the hospital should resume non-Covid facilities, along with Covid treatment. During the discussion, Banerjee looked to find the problems ailing the hospital and said the government was ready to extend help in finding a solution.
“MCH is the No. 1 hospital. We chose this hospital in order to instil confidence in people. Patients think their ailment will be cured if they go to Medical College. The hospital is already offering effective services. It can become more efficient to set itself as a role model for other hospitals. What all are required for services to be better?” said Banerjee, who told all hospitals to ensure patients were not denied medical care.
Ever since MCH started functioning as tertiary-level Covid hospital from June 6, it stopped treatment and facilities for patients with other ailments. Junior doctors protested against the move, saying hundreds were denied medical attention. Also, suspension of treatment of non-Covid patients were hampering their clinical training.
Addressing their grievances, Banerjee assured, “We will see to it no student’s academic career is hampered. It is the government’s responsibility.”
A few days ago, an expert committee was formed to sort out the impasse. It suggested non-Covid treatment could begin in four buildings at MCH, including Ezra and MCH Block. “Now, the expert committee has given its report. Please get ready, accordingly,” Banerjee told hospital officials. Resident doctors and junior doctors lauded the CM’s effort but said they would continue their agitation till the government issued an official notification.
The CM agreed to instal portable ACs at Covid wards, like Green and Eden buildings, where doctors said it was difficult to work for eight hours in PPE.
The meeting at Nabanna was an attempt to end the impasse between MCH authorities and resident doctors and interns, who have been demanding that the hospital should resume non-Covid facilities, along with Covid treatment. During the discussion, Banerjee looked to find the problems ailing the hospital and said the government was ready to extend help in finding a solution.
“MCH is the No. 1 hospital. We chose this hospital in order to instil confidence in people. Patients think their ailment will be cured if they go to Medical College. The hospital is already offering effective services. It can become more efficient to set itself as a role model for other hospitals. What all are required for services to be better?” said Banerjee, who told all hospitals to ensure patients were not denied medical care.
Ever since MCH started functioning as tertiary-level Covid hospital from June 6, it stopped treatment and facilities for patients with other ailments. Junior doctors protested against the move, saying hundreds were denied medical attention. Also, suspension of treatment of non-Covid patients were hampering their clinical training.
Addressing their grievances, Banerjee assured, “We will see to it no student’s academic career is hampered. It is the government’s responsibility.”
A few days ago, an expert committee was formed to sort out the impasse. It suggested non-Covid treatment could begin in four buildings at MCH, including Ezra and MCH Block. “Now, the expert committee has given its report. Please get ready, accordingly,” Banerjee told hospital officials. Resident doctors and junior doctors lauded the CM’s effort but said they would continue their agitation till the government issued an official notification.
The CM agreed to instal portable ACs at Covid wards, like Green and Eden buildings, where doctors said it was difficult to work for eight hours in PPE.
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