Guru Gobind Singh Hospital grapples with lack of supplies

In a concerning revelation, officials on the ground at Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital in Raghubir Nagar have highlighted pressing issues demanding immediate attention.

The hospital, located in a challenged socio-economically area with multiple surrounding slums, receives a staggering 250-300 patients daily within just 6 hours in the emergency department alone.

While speaking to Millennium Post, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Rakshit emphasised the dire situation, "The major problem is the lack of medical supplies. For example, lactulose, a basic yet crucial syrup, has been unavailable for the last 3-4 months. The last batch received was fermented and unusable, posing significant risks to patient care."

Investigations by Millennium Post revealed alarming shortages in essential staff, with only one ECG technician available until 8 pm, despite the overwhelming patient influx. Doctors lamented the absence of this basic necessity, especially during peak hours, exacerbating an already hectic workload.