KOTA, OCTOBER 8: Chief Secretary V. Srinivas on Thursday reviewed healthcare services at New Medical College Hospital in Kota and directed officials to make government hospitals fully digital, with a stronger focus on patient care, medical education and research.
During a meeting with District Collector Piyush Samaria, medical college officials, hospital superintendents and department heads, the Chief Secretary stressed the need to improve the quality of medical education and promote research. He also called for regular awareness programmes to educate patients about healthcare and treatment.
Srinivas said medical colleges should give equal importance to medical education, research and patient care. He also emphasised maintaining high standards in academic programmes and strengthening the availability of senior and junior resident doctors as per the requirements of the state government.
Reviewing maternal and child healthcare, he directed officials to strictly follow treatment protocols, particularly in cases involving pregnant women and newborns. He stressed the need for proper identification and mapping of high-risk pregnancies, regular antenatal check-ups, close monitoring of blood transfusions and better referral and transport facilities.
The Chief Secretary also called for weekly reviews of high-risk pregnancy cases and monitoring at the ANM and Primary Health Centre levels. He instructed officials to ensure adequate blood availability in blood banks and strengthen coordination among hospital staff so that patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.
Earlier, Srinivas inspected the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Postnatal Ward-1 at New Medical College Hospital. He interacted with a woman admitted to the postnatal ward and enquired about her health and the care being provided to her.
Medical College Principal and Controller Dr. Nilesh Jain, officials from MBS Hospital, JK Lon Hospital and New Medical College Hospital, the Chief Medical and Health Officer, Kota, and doctors from various departments were present during the visit.
