The Minister ordered suspension of the three doctors and two paramedics working at the Accidental Hospital in Vijaypur and Primary Health Centre in Bari Brahmana, an official spokesman said.
During his surprise visit to the hospital, the Minister found two doctors missing, while at the health centre, a doctor and two paramedics were found unauthorisedly absent from duty.
Sending a clear message to the staff of his ministry, Bhagat said slackness on the part of medicos will not be tolerated in any case and everyone will be made accountable for their duty.
He also directed the Director Health Services and Chief Medical officers to pay frequent surprise visits to the peripheral institutions to ensure punctuality of staff in the health institutions and ensure best possible services to the patients.
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After the inspection, the Minister directed the officials there to ensure cleanliness in and around the hospital by pressing into service more manpower.
He said keeping in view the track record of the Sulabh International, the Government has decided to engage the agency on 24x7 basis to ensure cleanliness.
In view of the heavy flow of patients, especially the accidental cases at the Vijaypur hospital, Bhagat said the government will explore the possibility for its expansion and upgradation and renovating and replacing its outdated equipment.
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