In a recent incident at Nanded, Maharashtra, Shiv Sena MP Hemant Patil faced strong protest from the medical association for his misbehaviour with the staff of the Dr Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College and Hospital. The incident unfolded when the MP reportedly made the dean of the hospital clean a dirty toilet and urinals.

Doctors and Medical professionals in Nanded Hospital, standing firmly with the Dean, took to the streets in protest against this humiliation. The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) also came forward to support the dean and express their disapproval of Hemant Patil's actions.

Eyeing this horrible act by the MP

The incident gained widespread attention when videos and photographs of the acting dean, Dr. S R Wakode, being made to clean the toilet were shared on social media. MP Patil alleged that the washroom in the dean's chamber was not functioning and lacked water supply. He also mentioned that another washroom was being used as a storeroom, indicating the neglect and poor maintenance of the facilities.

FIR Registered

The impact of the incident has impacted the medical authorities as an FIR was lodged against Hemant Patil. This incident has brought the Nanded hospital into the spotlight once again after the recent news of 24 deaths within 24 hours between October 1-2.

Other lying issues within the health sector

The hospital authorities also highlighted the severe shortage of workers in the hospital and the unavailability of important medical equipment are the real problems faced by the hospital.

The humiliating "misbehaviour"

Medical associations, including the Indian Medical Association, medical students, and the Maharashtra State Medical Teachers Association, vehemently condemned the MP's actions and staged protests to denounce this act of "misbehaviour."

The doctors' associations emphasized that the Nanded Medical College, like many other government hospitals, is grappling with overwhelming emergency cases, exceeding its capacity by up to 5 to 6 times. Staff shortages, particularly in class III and IV positions, have been prevalent for the past decade, leading to contract-based arrangements that fail to fill the required vacancies. Furthermore, the shortage of drugs and medicines, often over 70%, adds to the challenges faced by the hospital.

Addressing the issue

Furthermore, The humiliation inflicted upon the dean in Nanded has had a bad impact on Doctors across all ranks. It is crucial for authorities to address the systemic issues faced by healthcare institutions to ensure the well-being of both the staff and the patients.

This incident in Nanded is not an isolated case but rather indicative of the deficiencies faced by the medical colleges across the country. The mediocre working conditions and lack of essential medical resources and employees are common issues that need urgent attention in our country.