In a decisive move to bolster healthcare delivery, East Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Hospital's Dimna unit on Thursday. The visit marks a significant push by the district administration to enhance public health infrastructure and ensure quality services for rural and urban populations alike.
Accompanied by ITDA Project Director Dipankar Chaudhary, Hospital Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jujhar Manjhi, departmental HODs, and Executive Engineer Ujjwal Nag, the DC assessed multiple key departments, including the General, Women, Pediatric, and Surgical wards, as well as Emergency, ICU, Psychiatric OPD, Maternity and Counseling Therapy rooms.
Taking serious note of the delays in making the hospital fully operational, DC Satyarthi issued firm instructions to shift the Operation Theatre (OT) to the Dimna campus by June 15, 2025. He emphasized that patients must not be forced to depend on the main MGM campus for surgical care, especially when the Dimna unit has the space and potential to be a self-sufficient facility.
He further reviewed critical gaps in infrastructure and availability of modern medical equipment. A directive was issued for the immediate procurement of essential machines to ensure timely surgeries and medical procedures.
In a symbolic yet strategic gesture, the DC registered himself at the OPD counter to test the turnaround time and patient registration process. He directed that patient slips be printed in Hindi and local languages, replacing English to ease accessibility for common citizens.
He also called for clear signage, floor indexing, and improved navigation systems within the hospital premises to assist patients, especially those unfamiliar with hospital layouts.
The Deputy Commissioner thoroughly reviewed hygiene conditions, the medicine distribution system, and the presence of medical personnel. He emphasized the need for better seating and waiting arrangements for patients and urged the hospital staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness and service delivery.
"The administration is committed to developing the Dimna Unit of MGM Hospital into a reliable, resource-rich, and service-oriented healthcare hub," said DC Satyarthi, adding that the goal is to provide seamless, quality health services across both rural and urban areas of East Singhbhum.
With the shifting process underway and top-level monitoring in place, the MGM Dimna unit is expected to emerge as a fully functional, upgraded public health facility in the coming months.
Built at a cost of ₹376 crores, the new MGM Medical College Hospital spans 30 acres and includes a seven-storey building with 751 beds, making it one of the largest medical facilities in the region. The hospital is equipped with modern amenities, including a 100-bed ICU ward, an additional 100-bed Cathlab (cardiac catheterization lab), and three separate blocks designed for various specialized services.