Hyderabad: Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha has instructed officials to ensure that government hospitals have a reliable power supply for emergency medical services.
A high-level meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday focused on this issue, following a power outage at the emergency ward of the Government Area Hospital in Zaheerabad. During this incident, doctors reportedly used mobile flashlights to treat a patient, leading to the suspension of the hospital’s incharge.
At the meeting, the Minister emphasized the need for uninterrupted electricity in all government hospitals. He discussed the performance of current power systems and ordered the installation of automated generators where necessary. Additionally, he called for the temporary hiring of electrical engineers to manage power issues effectively.
He also urged district medical and electricity department officials to work together closely. With the monsoon season approaching, the Minister stressed the importance of preventing seasonal diseases. He directed the TGMSIDC to procure Covid test kits and ensure that medicines for diseases like dengue, malaria, and chickenpox are available in government hospitals.
