Rajasthan SMS Hospital Crisis: Kidney Patients Suffer Amid Severe Doctor Shortage And Cabin Dispute
An investigation at a prominent government hospital in Rajasthan reveals administrative delays as eleven kidney transplant patients await crucial procedures while medical staff allegedly dispute
An investigation at a prominent government hospital in Rajasthan reveals administrative delays as eleven kidney transplant patients await crucial procedures while medical staff allegedly dispute over an office cabin. The crisis stems from a critical shortage of medical professionals, with the state reportedly having only six nephrology professors across its government healthcare facilities. Following the retirement of a senior doctor, medical files remained inaccessible due to a locked room, causing life-saving treatments to be put on hold.
Patients, currently accommodated at a nearby facility, are relying on dialysis while waiting for their surgeries. The situation highlights systemic healthcare failures, where bureaucratic hurdles and a lack of specialists leave citizens without timely medical attention. The state health administration has been asked for a factual report, but immediate action against the available medical staff is hindered by the severe specialist shortage.
The incident underscores a broader infrastructure deficit affecting healthcare access for the population. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel.
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