Patients and relatives raise serious concerns over doctor shortage, non-functional CT scan services, and poor ICU facilities at Gomati District Hospital, triggering questions about healthcare standards and patient care in the district’s major government hospital.
Serious concerns have emerged over the functioning of Gomati District Hospital in Udaipur, with patients and their family members alleging multiple shortcomings in medical services, infrastructure, and patient care. The complaints have sparked fresh questions regarding the quality of healthcare facilities available at one of the most important government hospitals in the Gomati district.
Among the major issues highlighted by patients’ relatives is the non-functional CT scan service at the hospital. According to family members of admitted patients, the CT scan facility has remained out of operation for the last seven days, causing serious inconvenience to patients requiring urgent diagnostic procedures. They claimed that the lack of CT scan services is delaying treatment and affecting timely medical decisions, especially in critical cases.
Complaints have also surfaced regarding the condition of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Sources within the hospital alleged that the air conditioning systems inside the ICU have remained out of order for a prolonged period. Relatives of patients expressed concern that critically ill individuals are being forced to stay in uncomfortable conditions despite requiring intensive medical supervision.
Further allegations have been raised over the absence of dedicated bathroom facilities for ICU patients. Family members claimed that patients admitted to the ICU are compelled to use washrooms located in other wards due to the lack of proper facilities inside the unit. They also alleged that an existing bathroom within the ICU is being used by nursing staff instead of patients, leading to additional hardship for critically ill individuals and their attendants.
Questions have also been raised regarding the management of the ICU ward. Some attendants alleged that the nurse in-charge of the ICU does not attend duties on Sundays and often behaves rudely with patients and their relatives. The allegations have intensified dissatisfaction among visitors and patients seeking treatment at the hospital.
Apart from infrastructure-related complaints, the hospital is reportedly facing an acute shortage of doctors in the Medicine Department. At present, only two physicians — Dr. Nagendra Chandra Das and Dr. Abir Bhowmik — are managing the department. Hospital sources stated that one doctor who had previously served in the department was transferred to Agartala, and no replacement has been appointed so far.
The shortage of doctors is reportedly creating immense pressure during peak outpatient days, especially on Mondays and Thursdays when patient turnout remains significantly high. Patients often have to wait for long hours for consultations due to the heavy rush in the department.
The situation has raised concern among local residents, particularly because the hospital has reportedly received recognition and awards from the Central government on multiple occasions in the past. Despite such recognition, patients and attendants now question whether the hospital possesses the necessary infrastructure and manpower to deliver quality healthcare services effectively.
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Residents and patient families are demanding immediate intervention from the health authorities to restore essential services, improve ICU facilities, and address the shortage of doctors to ensure better treatment for patients in the district.
