Reconsider licence suspension of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi: Varun Gandhi to UP govt

By PTI

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Varun Gandhi requested the Uttar Pradesh authorities on Friday to rethink its determination to droop the licence of the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi, saying the “swift suspension” with out a thorough investigation was a gross injustice.

In a letter addressed to Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak, Gandhi mentioned the suspension has far-reaching implications for the area’s healthcare entry, employment and training as a lot of folks rely on the hospital for main healthcare companies.

The hospital is known as after the daddy of Varun Gandhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Lok Sabha MP from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, which runs the Amethi hospital, whereas get together leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are the members of the belief.

“The swift suspension of the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital’s licence in Amethi, without a thorough investigation, is an injustice to all individuals who depend on the institution not only for primary healthcare services but also for their livelihoods.”

“While accountability is crucial, it is imperative that principles of fairness and impartiality be upheld,” Gandhi posted on X whereas sharing a duplicate of his letter to Pathak.

The Congress has additionally demanded revocation of the choice to droop the hospital’s licence, to which Pathak mentioned on Thursday that the step was taken after a probe into the demise of a lady.

Pathak, who additionally holds the well being portfolio, mentioned motion can be taken towards all of the hospitals functioning illegally or the place negligence is present in treating sufferers.

The state well being division suspended the hospital’s licence on Monday and put a halt on its OPD and emergency companies following a probe into the incident.

Gandhi mentioned his letter to the Uttar Pradesh authorities respectfully seeks a reconsideration of the choice.

“It is my hope that our citizens’ access to medical services remains uninterrupted, while the government ensures a transparent inquiry that addresses immediate concerns, and identifies and rectifies any systemic issues that may have contributed to the unfortunate incident,” he added.

The BJP chief mentioned a lot of folks from Amethi and surrounding areas go to the hospital every day for his or her healthcare wants, whereas it additionally offers livelihood to the a whole lot of workers members and hundreds of others related to the establishment.

“Furthermore, the hospital plays a commendable role in healthcare education by training 600 nursing and 200 paramedic students yearly. Suspending the hospital’s licence unilaterally, without affording it any opportunity to explain, raises concerns as this decision impacts healthcare access, livelihood and educational continuity,” he mentioned.

Acknowledging the gravity of the current incident of alleged medical negligence, the MP mentioned it’s important to method the matter with a way of proportionality and equity.

“Tragic events can unfold in any healthcare facility, regardless of ownership. Suspending the entire hospital’s licence without allowing for a comprehensive, impartial investigation appears to be a rushed and potentially unjust course of action,” he mentioned.

Gandhi urged an in depth root-cause evaluation and implementing its findings in any respect hospitals throughout the state to get rid of any such incidents resulting from incumbent circumstances.

He requested the state authorities to rethink the choice to droop the licence and provoke an neutral inquiry whereas guaranteeing that the hospital continues to offer essential healthcare companies to the folks of Uttar Pradesh and safeguarding jobs and academic alternatives.

NEW DELHI: BJP MP Varun Gandhi requested the Uttar Pradesh authorities on Friday to rethink its determination to droop the licence of the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in Amethi, saying the “swift suspension” with out a thorough investigation was a gross injustice.

In a letter addressed to Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Brajesh Pathak, Gandhi mentioned the suspension has far-reaching implications for the area’s healthcare entry, employment and training as a lot of folks rely on the hospital for main healthcare companies.

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Congress chief Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Trust, which runs the Amethi hospital, whereas get together leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are the members of the belief.

“The swift suspension of the Sanjay Gandhi Hospital’s licence in Amethi, without a thorough investigation, is an injustice to all individuals who depend on the institution not only for primary healthcare services but also for their livelihoods.”

“While accountability is crucial, it is imperative that principles of fairness and impartiality be upheld,” Gandhi posted on X whereas sharing a duplicate of his letter to Pathak.

The Congress has additionally demanded revocation of the choice to droop the hospital’s licence, to which Pathak mentioned on Thursday that the step was taken after a probe into the demise of a lady.

Pathak, who additionally holds the well being portfolio, mentioned motion can be taken towards all of the hospitals functioning illegally or the place negligence is present in treating sufferers.

The state well being division suspended the hospital’s licence on Monday and put a halt on its OPD and emergency companies following a probe into the incident.

Gandhi mentioned his letter to the Uttar Pradesh authorities respectfully seeks a reconsideration of the choice.

“It is my hope that our citizens’ access to medical services remains uninterrupted, while the government ensures a transparent inquiry that addresses immediate concerns, and identifies and rectifies any systemic issues that may have contributed to the unfortunate incident,” he added.

The BJP chief mentioned a lot of folks from Amethi and surrounding areas go to the hospital every day for his or her healthcare wants, whereas it additionally offers livelihood to the a whole lot of workers members and hundreds of others related to the establishment.

“Furthermore, the hospital plays a commendable role in healthcare education by training 600 nursing and 200 paramedic students yearly. Suspending the hospital’s licence unilaterally, without affording it any opportunity to explain, raises concerns as this decision impacts healthcare access, livelihood and educational continuity,” he mentioned.

Acknowledging the gravity of the current incident of alleged medical negligence, the MP mentioned it’s important to method the matter with a way of proportionality and equity.

“Tragic events can unfold in any healthcare facility, regardless of ownership. Suspending the entire hospital’s licence without allowing for a comprehensive, impartial investigation appears to be a rushed and potentially unjust course of action,” he mentioned.

Gandhi urged an in depth root-cause evaluation and implementing its findings in any respect hospitals throughout the state to get rid of any such incidents resulting from incumbent circumstances.

He requested the state authorities to rethink the choice to droop the licence and provoke an neutral inquiry whereas guaranteeing that the hospital continues to offer essential healthcare companies to the folks of Uttar Pradesh and safeguarding jobs and academic alternatives.