TGGDA Condemns Suspension of Doctors in Jadcherla Incident
It said the maintenance and management of a hospital mortuary was not responsibility of doctors who were accountable only for conducting postmortem examinations.
Hyderabad:The Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has condemned the suspension of doctors in connection with the Jadcherla hospital incident where a dog was seen nibbling at a body in the mortuary. It said the maintenance and management of a hospital mortuary was not responsibility of doctors who were accountable only for conducting postmortem examinations.
The management, security and supervision of the mortuary fall under the jurisdiction of designated mortuary supervisors and supporting personnel, the statement by TGGDA state president Dr Narahari, general secretary Dr Lalu Prasad Rathod and treasurer Dr M.K. Raouf said. The association demanded immediate revocation of the suspension orders issued against the Jadcherla doctors.
According to TGGDA, the mortuary was located in the old building and was in a dilapidated condition, allowing animals such as dogs and rodents to enter easily. The association believes that similar circumstances led to the present incident.
The association said that although a new mortuary building has been constructed in the new hospital premises, it was not operational. The premises are currently being used by contractors executing works related to the trauma care centre, preventing its utilisation.
It demanded comprehensive reforms to strengthen mortuary infrastructure across Telangana, including installation of modern freezer units and construction and operationalisation of proper mortuary buildings. The association asserted that any lapses arising from deficiencies in sanitation, maintenance, supervision or infrastructure should be attributed to the concerned supervisory and management staff, and not to doctors.