Yamunanagar: The Sub-Divisional Hospital in Jagadhri, Yamunanagar, is grappling with a severe staff shortage, significantly affecting its ability to provide quality patient care. With 88 out of 164 sanctioned positions vacant, the hospital is currently functioning at only 46% of its required staffing capacity.
An RTI request filed by advocate Kamal Anand last month revealed that the hospital is missing key medical personnel. Of the 42 sanctioned positions for Medical Officers, only 11 are filled, leaving 31 vacant. While 33 out of 38 nursing officer posts have been filled, 5 positions remain unfilled. There are also vacancies for 4 of the 8 Pharmacy Officer posts, and other crucial positions, such as a Plaster Technician, Senior Pharmacy Officer, Physiotherapists, and Chief Nursing Officer, are all missing.
Despite the staff shortage, certain positions, including Senior Dental Surgeons, Senior Medical Officers, and Medical Lab Technologists, have been filled. However, the ongoing vacancies are hampering the hospital’s operations and patient care. The hospital handles an average of 800 patients daily at its outpatient department (OPD), and the lack of sufficient staff has led to an increasing number of patients being referred to other facilities for care.
Dr. Anuj Mangla, Medical Superintendent of Jagadhri’s Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital, acknowledged the staffing challenges but assured that efforts are being made to manage the situation. He mentioned that, in the labor room, only two doctors are available, but two more doctors have been deputed to ensure that deliveries continue without disruption. He emphasized that the hospital is doing its best to manage the workload across various departments despite the staffing shortfall.
