Food money for patients doubled at 2 government hospitals in Steel City

JAMSHEDPUR: In an effort to provide better and healthy food at MGMMCH and sadar hospital in the Steel City, the state government has doubled its allocation per patient from Rs 50 to Rs 100. The hike comes after a recommendation from a panel of six members of the health department took stock of the situation and tabled its report.
In its report, the panel said it was difficult to provide healthy food at Rs 50 because of the rise in prices. It also said patients suffering from TB and cancer require healthy food along with proper treatment.
Notably, the state-run MGMMCH and sadar hospital provide food three times which included breakfast, lunch and dinner.
In 2013, the amount was Rs 30, which was later increased to Rs 50.
Patients admitted to the two hospitals regularly complained that they are denied proper food and a clean environment.
Ramesh, a patient admitted to the orthopaedic ward of MGMMCH, said the food served currently has no taste and often not properly cooked.
State health minister Banna Gupta, who is also the local MLA, during his earlier visits to MGMMCH, had assured of improving the situation