DHANBAD, Mar 27: Jharkhand Chief Secretary Avinash Kumar on Friday inspected Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital (SNMMCH), reviewing infrastructure, patient services and plans for future expansion, officials said.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary toured PG Buildings 1, 2 and 3, the emergency ward and other key sections of the hospital to assess existing facilities. He also held a detailed बैठक with hospital authorities to identify operational challenges and explore measures to enhance patient care.
Kumar said the inspection was aimed at understanding the ground situation and ensuring that government medical colleges are equipped to handle increasing patient loads efficiently. He emphasised that patients and their attendants should not face inconvenience while availing treatment.
Discussions during the visit focused on upgrading SNMMCH into a state-of-the-art healthcare institution. Key areas included improving the availability of doctors and faculty, better management of patient flow, optimal utilisation of available land, and strengthening connectivity between old and new buildings.
The Chief Secretary assured full government support for the hospital’s development, stating that shortcomings would be addressed in a phased manner.
“The government is committed to transforming SNMMCH into a modern healthcare institution with all necessary facilities. Decisions will be taken after consultations with all stakeholders,” he said.
SNMMCH, the only government medical college hospital in Dhanbad, serves patients from several districts including Giridih, Jamtara, Godda, Sahebganj, Pakur, Chatra and Koderma, making it a crucial healthcare hub in the state.
Deputy Commissioner Aditya Ranjan, hospital superintendent Dr DK Gindoria, principal Dr Ram Krishna Mahto, senior hospital manager Dr CS Suman, nodal super speciality Dr Ravi Bhushan and other officials were present during the inspection.
