The State run MGM Medical College and Hospital is in news for bad reasons again.
A portion of the roof at the Medicine block of the hospital fell down in the wee hours of Friday triggering fear among the security guards as well as the
medical staff.
As the portion of the ceiling fell with a thump, the security staff ran for safety cover. later, they discovered that concretes fell all over the ACs (air conditioners) installed at the block.
The machines were also damaged. The collapse took place at a time when Rs70 lakhs have been spent on the renovation work.
Earlier in August 2012, a portion of the verandah in front of the Emergency
block of the hospital fell down.
The concretes fell all over the hood of a car, which belonged to the hospital superintendent.
“We have not estimated the loss occurred due to damage of the ACs but we are aware of the situation and would write to the engineering cell seeking an explanation over the reasons for the collapse,” said an official.
MGM Medical College and Hospital is a Government hospital with the facility of 540 beds. Everyday around 1,000 patients come here for treatment.
It may be mentioned that State Government governed Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital, is an Indian medical school established in 1964.
It is situated in the outskirts of Jamshedpur near Dimna. The college’s hospital is located in Sakchi.