Finance Minister Stresses Security for Better Healthcare Services
Key Points:
- Police outpost established at Medinirai Medical College Hospital (MMCH).
- 24-hour police presence to ensure security at MMCH.
- Plans underway to develop MMCH into a multispecialty hospital.
MEDININAGAR – A police outpost was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Medinirai Medical College Hospital (MMCH) campus in Medininagar to enhance security. The outpost, aimed at ensuring 24-hour police availability, was inaugurated by Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore.
Strengthening Security at MMCH
The newly established outpost will operate with police personnel deployed in three shifts, ensuring round-the-clock security. A dedicated police officer will also be present. Two rooms in the campus’s Red Cross Building have been allocated for security forces. Minister Kishore emphasized that development is unattainable without adequate security, stating, “Patients, their families, and medical staff often felt unsafe due to the lack of security personnel, leading to multiple challenges.”
Future Development Plans for MMCH
Kishore revealed that the state health secretary, along with a team of experts, will soon visit MMCH. Their focus will be on transforming MMCH into a multispecialty hospital. Plans include addressing current infrastructural deficiencies and formulating strategies for the institution’s development.
Event Attendance and Collaboration
The inauguration event witnessed the presence of Palamu SP Reeshma Rameshan, Deputy Development Commissioner Shabbir Ahmed, Civil Surgeon Dr. Anil, MMCH Superintendent Dr. Dharmendra Kumar, and several other officials and medical professionals.
