May 9th 2024.
Dr. Ganesh Das, the newly-appointed medical superintendent and acting director of Rourkela Government Hospital, has taken a bold step to combat corruption within the hospital. He has put a hold on payments to various agencies that were involved in cleaning, maintenance, and providing supplies such as bedsheets and security. It has been reported that the bills submitted by these companies for the months of March and April were inflated, raising suspicions of corruption.
To address this issue, Dr. Das has formed five committees to thoroughly investigate the irregularities in the billing process. Until these committees give their clearance, the pending bills will not be cleared. It is a commendable move by Dr. Das, considering that Rourkela Government Hospital is a highly regarded medical facility in Odisha. Not only do the people from the western part of the state rely on it, but it also caters to the needs of those from neighboring states like Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand.
Unfortunately, the hospital has become a hotbed of corruption, according to sources. While Dr. Das is determined to root out this issue, it is a daunting task to go up against influential individuals with connections. The committees, formed on March 28, have been given the responsibility to thoroughly scrutinize the bills submitted by the companies. This includes looking into the utilization of manpower and the prices of the products provided.
One of the committee members, a doctor, acknowledged that this is a challenging task, but it is necessary to eradicate corruption. Dr. Das has made it clear that the pending bills will only be cleared once the committees give their approval. Rourkela Government Hospital has been embroiled in several controversies in the past. A few months ago, a company providing fake nurses to the hospital was exposed. There was also a scandal surrounding the purchase of an expensive laparoscopic machine for Rs 1.5 crore. Despite its high cost, the machine has barely been used since its installation last year.
It is reassuring to see Dr. Das taking strong measures to tackle corruption within the hospital. Hopefully, with the diligent efforts of the committees, the issue will be resolved and Rourkela Government Hospital can continue to provide quality healthcare to its patients without any unethical practices.
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