6 city govt hospitals under ACB radar for 'irregularities'

PURCHASE committees of six city government-run hospitals are under the scanner of the Vigilance department for the alleged procurement of substandard medical supplies and disposable items which were used in treatment of the patients, officials said.

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The members of the committees, in hospitals where irregularities have been revealed, will be questioned over their involvement in the procurement of the supplies which were unable to meet the prescribed quality standards, including implements like cotton bandages, infusion sets, latex gloves, and other disposable items, the officials added.

Officials said these committees are headed by Medical Superintendent/ Medical Director and comprise doctors, store officers, Nursing Superintendents, among others.

“We will inquire with them to find out the scope of irregularities which may have been done to benefit some manufacturers. It’s a case of corruption,” a senior official said.