Marxist Communist Party Protests Against Poor Healthcare Services
JIND: The Marxist Communist Party (MCP) staged a protest at Jind Civil Hospital on Monday, raising concerns over severe shortages of doctors and staff, as well as deteriorating public healthcare services. Following the protest, party representatives submitted a memorandum of grievances to acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Paleram Kataria.
Alarming Shortages & Negligence in Public Healthcare
Speaking at the protest, party leader Comrade Ramesh Chandra criticized the poor state of public health facilities in the hospital, highlighting issues such as unclean toilets, lack of water supply, and overall mismanagement.
He also alleged that the government is deliberately dismantling public health services, referring to a recent CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) report, which revealed that the state government purchased medicines from banned companies in Gujarat, even though their samples had failed quality tests. These medicines were still distributed across the state, putting public health at risk.
Critical Shortage of Doctors & Equipment
MCP District Secretary Kapoor Singh pointed out several alarming issues:
- 30 doctor positions remain vacant at Jind Civil Hospital.
- No civil surgeon has been appointed for months.
- Severe lack of specialist doctors, leading to suspension of eye surgeries for two years.
- No available doctors to operate ultrasound machines, forcing pregnant women to seek expensive private care.
Patients are compelled to visit private hospitals, where high OPD fees and unnecessary tests place a heavy financial burden on the public.
Unsafe & Unhygienic Hospital Conditions
Singh also raised concerns over filthy hospital toilets and the presence of stray dogs and monkeys roaming within hospital premises, creating an unsafe environment for patients.
Criticism of Ayushman Card Scheme
The protestors also criticized the Ayushman Card scheme, arguing that instead of benefiting patients, it has become a tool for private hospitals to exploit public funds. The party claimed that if the same funds were invested in public healthcare infrastructure, free and efficient medical services could be provided to all citizens.
The protestors demanded urgent government intervention to fill vacant positions, improve hygiene standards, and strengthen public healthcare services in Jind Civil Hospital.
