Surprise Lokayukta inspection on Ramanagara dist hospital

Team Udayavani, Nov 2, 2023, 1:45 PM IST

Ramanagara: In an unexpected turn of events, Lokayukta officials conducted a surprise raid at the district hospital on Thursday, initiating a thorough inspection of its facilities.

During this surprise check, Lokayukta personnel scrutinized the hospital’s medicine shop, medical staff, and doctors, raising questions about the use of expired medication, potential malpractice, and corruption concerns.

The inspection sought to ascertain whether expired pills were being dispensed to patients and if any medical professionals were involved in unethical practices, such as accepting bribes.

The officials also investigated matters related to doctors’ punctuality and whether they were issuing private vouchers for services like dialysis and blood tests.

Under the leadership of Lokayukta SP, the impromptu raid served as a stern warning to the hospital staff. They were cautioned against administering expired medicines and advised not to entertain any form of bribery, including from patients and pregnant women seeking medical assistance.

The surprise inspection has underscored the significance of accountability and transparency within the healthcare system and serves as a reminder of the need to uphold high standards of patient care and ethical conduct in medical institutions.