Mangalore, July 28, 2013: State Minister for Health and Family Welfare UT Khader has promised to develop Lady Goschen and Government Wenlock Hospitals in Mangalore as model hospitals.
Speaking at a review meeting after visiting the Lady Goschen Hospital on July 27, Saturday, the minister said the Union Government has sanctioned Rs 10 crore to upgrade Lady Goschen Hospital into a 500 bedded hospital with Neo-Intensive Care Unit.
He also stated that the government would appoint 336 doctors, 1400 C group employees and 3000 D group employees to the two hospitals soon.
On compulsory service in rural areas for medical graduates, the minister said the rule would go a long way in solving the problems arising due to shortage of medical staff in rural areas. At the same time the minister said the rule cannot be imposed on students who pursue MBBS under Management quota.
Dr Shakuntala, Medical Superintendent of Lady Goschen Hospital, Dr Shivakumar, District Health Officer, Dr MV Prabhu, Dean of KMC and others were present.
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Abraham Arackathara, Bantwal | Sun, July-28-2013, 7:05 |
A well deserving commitment by the government for the common people must be appreciated. I hope others in government positions and the medical professionals who are expected to see the goodwill of the government will make it happen. When people serve each other without selfish motive the world will be a better one. India is a developing country and is expected to outperform better than the United States however, if the common people’s standard of living is not improved, what we accomplish? India has sufficient wealth to improve per capita income of everyone. Every human being deserves medical care. It is the responsibility of the government and the medical professionals to make sure to serve the less fortunate even if they can’t afford. When we help each other, the satisfaction we get can be valued. We came to this world with nothing and will leave with nothing. Our life in this world is very limited then why not do good to our fellow human being while we can? |