Only 5% guards & 20% CCTVs present in govt hosps in city

Bhopal: In a startling revelation, less than 5% of the required security guards and only 20% of the CCTVs are present at the peripheral govt hospitals and clinics run in the state capital. This fact was revealed in a security analysis of the hospitals done by the district administration in the aftermath of the Kolkata hospital tragedy.
And this is only for the peripheral govt hospitals and primary health centres as it does not include the requirement for JP hospital and govt medical college is not included.The requirements for those are being sent by the medical college and civil surgeon separately, said sources.
Sources said that as per the requirements based on the analysis, there are only around 21 security guards and around 380 additional are required. There are only 65 CCTVs, but 368 more are required. Besides these, 38 high mast lamps and 47 external lights are also required, added sources.
The district administration has sent a proposal against this requirement to the directorate of health services.
District collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh has sent a report to the directorate of health services after inspecting the health facilities.
Chief medical and health officer, Bhopal, Dr Prabhakar Tiwari, said that a detailed proposal analysing the number of incoming patients, among other factors, has been sent by the collector to the hospital administration and the directorate of health services. It includes suggestions for additional security personnel, CCTVs, high mast lights, and a control room, he said.
In the light of the incidents in the country, the Madhya Pradesh govt is ensuring all necessary arrangements for the safety of healthcare workers. To strengthen security measures, the chief secretary of the state has instructed divisional commissioners, collectors, police commissioners, superintendents, and other officials to take necessary steps.