- Found absent from duty during inspection
Bhopal: A concerning picture of the health system in Bhopal has emerged, revealing significant negligence among staff at two major government hospitals: Hathaikheda Civil Hospital and Govindpura Civil Dispensary. Patients are suffering the consequences of this oversight, prompting urgent action from health authorities.
Dr. Manish Sharma, the Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), has issued notices to all 32 employees at Hathaikheda Civil Hospital, demanding a response within three days and warning of strict repercussions for negligence. He emphasized that such behavior will no longer be tolerated in hospitals.
In a related incident, Dr. Sharma has also sent show cause notices to seven employees at the Govindpura Civil Dispensary. These employees were found to be consistently late, with a surprise inspection conducted on August 1, 2025, revealing that they were absent from duty until 9:20 AM.
The situation at Hathaikheda Civil Hospital is particularly alarming. During the same surprise inspection, 25 employees were found absent until 9:45 AM. This included nine medical officers, ten nursing officers, three pharmacists, two lab technicians, and one X-ray technician. As a result of this serious negligence, a show cause notice has been issued to all 25 employees, requiring a written explanation within three days. The notice warns that failure to provide a satisfactory response will lead to strict disciplinary action.
These developments highlight the urgent need for accountability within Bhopal’s healthcare system to ensure that patient care is prioritized and that staff adhere to their responsibilities.
