450 Healthcare Personnel Deployed Across Hyderabad
Around 450 healthcare personnel, including doctors, nurses, technicians, pharmacists, and patient care counsellors, have been deployed from various government hospitals in Hyderabad to operationalise the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) at Sanathnagar. The move is aimed at strengthening public healthcare infrastructure and easing the burden on existing hospitals.
Three New TIMS Hospitals by 2025
Earlier, Telangana’s Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy had announced that three new TIMS hospitals would begin operations by the end of 2025. These facilities are being established at Sanathnagar, LB Nagar, and Alwal to expand access to quality medical care in the city.
Composition of Deployed Staff
According to senior health officials, nearly one-third of the 450 deployed personnel are doctors, while the remaining two-thirds consist of nurses and paramedical staff. Nurses form the largest group among the deployed workforce, ensuring adequate patient care and operational support.
Specialists Drawn from Major Hospitals
Specialist doctors have been temporarily reassigned from prominent institutions such as Osmania General Hospital, Gandhi Hospital, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Quthbullapur, Maheshwaram, Maternity Hospital Koti, Niloufer Hospital, and ENT Hospital. This temporary arrangement is expected to continue for two months until fresh appointments are officially sanctioned.
Medical Colleges Attached to Two Units
Officials have confirmed that two of the three new TIMS hospitals will have attached medical colleges. The Maheshwaram Medical College will be shifted to LB Nagar TIMS, while Quthbullapur Medical College will be linked to Alwal TIMS. However, Sanathnagar TIMS will function without an attached medical college, which may initially limit patient inflow.
Redirecting Cases to Manage Patient Load
To ensure adequate patient numbers at Sanathnagar, cases from nearby areas and long-pending waiting lists at major government hospitals will be redirected to the new facility. This step is expected to help clear backlogs that have accumulated over the past three to five months in high-demand hospitals across Hyderabad.
Autonomous Functioning Under TIMS Act
The TIMS institutions are proposed to operate autonomously under the TIMS Act, similar to NIMS, with corresponding salary structures. However, permanent manpower posts are yet to be sanctioned, as the proposal is currently pending approval from the Chief Minister. Recruitment will commence once clearance is granted.
Interim Administration and Phased Deployment
In the interim, the Director of Medical Education will oversee the functioning of Sanathnagar TIMS using the available faculty and staff. The deployed personnel will initially manage emergency services and rotational duties, with full-scale stationing planned as patient load gradually increases.
