KGMU Paediatric Surgery Dept Left in Limbo Amid Infra Crisis

Four months have passed since the annual report for the paediatric surgery department of King George's Medical University (KGMU) was published, highlighting the department's dire infrastructural requirements—yet no improvements have been made.

- Sreya Deb

LUCKNOW:

Bed shortages, staffing deficits, and the lack of space for breastfeeding and waiting guardians remain critical concerns, as communicated to the administration in October 2024.

Beyond infrastructural issues, the department faces significant staffing shortages, with four consulting doctor positions vacant out of the 14 sanctioned for senior doctors, according to the head of the department, Dr JD Rawat. "The main issue is space and the excess number of patients," he explained, adding that the department has not received any response from the administration regarding plans to address these issues.