Amin Patel Seeks MRI Machine, Medicines for JJ Hospital

Congress MLA Amin Patel has written to Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, seeking urgent intervention to address the mounting pressure on patients at Sir J.J. Hospital in Byculla.

The hospital, which caters to patients from across Maharashtra, is facing a heavy workload due to staff shortages and a shortage of essential medicines.

According to Patel, around 2,500 to 3,000 patients visit the hospital's OPD every day, resulting in a heavy workload for doctors and support staff.

Patients are reportedly forced to wait for several hours for consultations, investigations, and other essential services due to staff shortages.

Patel has urged the Medical Education Department to review the hospital's existing staff strength and fill all vacant posts at the earliest.

He has also raised concerns over the shortage of essential medicines at the hospital, which is forcing economically weaker patients to purchase medicines from outside pharmacies.

The Congress MLA has requested the installation of a second MRI machine to substantially reduce the waiting period for MRI investigations.

Despite assurances from the Secretary of the Medical Education Department and Assembly Speaker Rahul Narvekar, only one MRI machine is presently operational.

Patel has urged Mushrif to personally intervene and ensure that the second machine is installed and made operational at the earliest.

The availability of medicines, adequate manpower, and diagnostic facilities is essential to ensure timely treatment at one of Maharashtra's major government hospitals.

The hospital's overburdened state is a concern for patients and staff alike, and Patel's request seeks to address these issues and provide better healthcare services to those in need.

The situation at JJ Hospital highlights the need for adequate funding and resources for public healthcare institutions in Maharashtra.

With the hospital catering to a large number of patients from across the state, it is essential that the government takes immediate action to address the staff shortage and medicine supply issues.

By doing so, the government can ensure that patients receive timely and quality treatment, and that the hospital can continue to provide essential healthcare services to those in need.