On the instructions of the Chief Minister Kamal Nath, Minister for Health, Tulsiram Silawat, and Minister for Tribal Welfare and Minister District In-Charge Shahdol Omkar Singh Markam visited Shahdol District Hospital and sought detailed information in connection with the untimely death of 6 children.
The Health Minister instructed for immediate removal of Shahdol's Chief Medical and Health Officer along with the Civil Surgeon from their present responsibilities. After conducting an enquiry in the incident of children’s death, other necessary action will also be taken. They said that Kamal Nath has taken serious note of the Shahdol incident. They have been instructed to take stringent action against negligent officers.
The Minister for Health Shri Silawat said that under the guidance of all the Divisional Commissioners, the Child Care Units and related medical units set up in the hospital for the treatment of children will be inspected after the formation of special teams. Teams will include concerned District Collector, Civil Surgeon, CMHO along with expert. These teams will gather information about the facilities available at the hospital and conduct study how these facilities could be made better. After the study, teams will present a report before the State Government.
Minister Duo directed to make proper medical and sanitation arrangements at the wards of the district hospital within three days. Besides, they also gave instructions for the installation of RO at the hospital to ensure pure drinking water for patients. Silawat and Markam also interacted with the patients and their families and sought information about the facilities being given to them at the hospital.
Before proceeding for Shahdol, in a review meeting held in Bhopal, the Health Minister Silawat gathered information about the functioning of units for the treatment of children across the state and directed for preparing a detailed report.
He also told to inform about the necessary resources available at the child care units of district hospitals and their usefulness.