In a move to assess ground-level healthcare services, Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria conducted a surprise inspection at Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 (GMCH-32) in Chandigarh on Tuesday evening. He was accompanied by the UT Home Secretary, Mandip Singh Brar.
Unannounced Visit to Emergency and Trauma Ward
The Governor's visit commenced with a thorough inspection of the newly established emergency and trauma ward. During his walkthrough, he actively engaged with patients, taking time to personally inquire about the quality of medical care and the facilities being provided to them. This hands-on approach aimed to get direct feedback from those utilizing the hospital's services.
Focus on Maternal and Neonatal Care Units
Following the emergency ward, Governor Kataria's inspection extended to critical sections dealing with women and child healthcare. He visited the gynaecology emergency, labour room, maternity ward, and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). His tour of these sensitive areas underscores a focused review of the medical infrastructure supporting mothers and newborns in the region.
Assessing Infrastructure and Patient Care
The surprise nature of the visit was intended to observe the hospital's everyday operations without prior preparation. By interacting directly with patients and staff, the Governor sought to evaluate the actual state of medical facilities, service delivery, and infrastructure. Such inspections are crucial for understanding systemic strengths and identifying areas needing immediate administrative attention or policy intervention.
The presence of the Home Secretary, Mandip Singh Brar, indicates the visit's significance from an administrative standpoint, linking healthcare governance with broader bureaucratic oversight. The findings from this impromptu assessment could inform future decisions on resource allocation and improvements for GMCH-32, a key government healthcare institution in Chandigarh.
