Bengaluru, Oct 8 (NationPress) A delegation from the Karnataka BJP, led by the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, visited Victoria Hospital, a government facility in Bengaluru, on Wednesday. They urged the state government to guarantee that there is no shortage of medicines.

The delegation also featured retired IPS officer and party leader Bhaskar Rao, alongside other senior party officials.

Following their visit to Victoria Hospital, Narayanaswamy addressed the press, highlighting complaints and calling upon the government to ensure that government hospitals across Karnataka are well-stocked with medicines.

“Currently, around 75 percent of medicines are available here, but the government should provide the remaining supply. Poor patients cannot afford to purchase medicines from private pharmacies; the government must prioritize this issue,” Narayanaswamy emphasized.

He also raised concerns regarding a shortage of doctors in certain departments.

“I have had discussions with hospital staff. There are grievances about some senior doctors not attending to patients adequately. They mentioned that everything is overseen under their supervision, and they include medical students in patient rounds, providing treatment themselves,” Narayanaswamy noted.

Moreover, he pointed out that some senior doctors frequently leave for other hospitals during their duty hours, a practice that should be curtailed by the government.

“Senior doctors have a duty to treat patients who seek care here. They should not be allowed to abandon their assigned hospitals,” he asserted.

Narayanaswamy urged the government to address the shortage of doctors and fill the vacant positions for nurses and other hospital personnel. He also highlighted ongoing issues with hygiene in certain areas. “Maintaining cleanliness in hospitals is crucial. A lack of hygiene in treatment areas can result in the spread of infections and diseases,” he cautioned.

The hospital was inaugurated on December 8, 1900, by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India. Initially a health center with a capacity of 140 beds, it is now the second largest hospital in India, accommodating over 1,000 patients at any given time. Conveniently located in the city center, it serves as a teaching hospital linked to the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, one of India’s premier medical institutions.

Victoria Hospital's casualty and emergency services cater to all types of emergencies, managed by casualty medical officers and available around the clock.