Maharashtra Minister Demands Accountability for Melghat Health System Collapse Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday condemned the deteriorating state of healthcare services in Melghat, a tribal region in the state, and called for urgent action to address systemic failures that have left rural and tribal communities without adequate medical facilities. During a high-level review meeting at Mantralaya, Bawankule questioned officials about the prolonged administrative neglect and emphasized that the government would not tolerate negligence affecting rural citizens. He directed the administration to expedite pending health infrastructure projects in Nagpur and Amravati districts, stressing the need for immediate improvements to meet the basic healthcare needs of the population. The meeting, attended by Public Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, and senior health department officials, focused on resolving delays in critical healthcare proposals. Bawankule expressed frustration over the slow progress on projects aimed at strengthening medical facilities, particularly in Amravati district. He instructed officials to prioritize the establishment of radiotherapy and day-care chemotherapy services at the divisional referral hospital through a public-private partnership model. Additionally, he ordered the upgrading of Daryapur sub-district hospital from 50 to 100 beds and mandated the submission of proposals for a trauma care unit, CT scan facility, blood bank, and MRI services. In Nagpur district, discussions centered on pending approvals for the expansion of Narkhed rural hospital from 30 to 50 beds, as well as the clearance of proposals for Kamptee sub-district hospital through MSIDC Nagpur.#prakash_abitkar #chandrashekhar_bawankule #maharashtra_revenue_minister #public_health_minister #medical_education_minister
Mental Hospital MS Dr Humne Suspended, Transferred to Gadchiroli Nagpur: The Maharashtra government has suspended Regional Mental Hospital medical superintendent Satish Humne and initiated a departmental inquiry against him over alleged administrative irregularities, procedural lapses, and misconduct. During his suspension, Dr Humne will be temporarily assigned to Gadchiroli district hospital and is prohibited from leaving the headquarters without prior permission. He has also been barred from engaging in private employment or business activities. The disciplinary action follows a review meeting chaired by public health minister Prakash Abitkar last year and a subsequent probe conducted by a committee, which found the charges against Dr Humne to be prima facie valid. The order outlines several allegations, including negligence in duty, failure to adhere to prescribed procedures, and lapses in implementing key government programs. A competent authority has been appointed to oversee the inquiry, which will involve a thorough examination of records, written explanations, and statements from officials and witnesses. Dr Humne has been directed to cooperate fully with the proceedings and submit his response within the stipulated timeframe. The inquiry aims to assess the validity of the charges and determine appropriate disciplinary measures. The suspension highlights the government’s emphasis on accountability and adherence to administrative protocols in public healthcare institutions. The case underscores ongoing efforts to address governance issues within state-run hospitals, ensuring compliance with established procedures and the effective delivery of services.#maharashtra_government #satish_humne #prakash_abitkar #gadchiroli_district_hospital #regional_mental_hospital
