WARANGAL: A video of women staff members of the government maternity hospital in Hanamkonda drinking liquor on the hospital premises, captured by relatives of a patient, went viral on social media platforms on Thursday.
While the higher authorities of the hospital warned those involved of a suspension in the event of a repeat of such activities, relatives of patients demanded stricter action against them.
Patients and their attenders alleged that the staff, instead of being alert round-the-clock, were celebrating birthdays and consuming liquor in parties hosted on the premises, due to which they were unable to perform their duties.
Those involved include a GNM, an Aarogyasri worker, a staff nurse and two outsiders.
It is to be noted that the Hanamkonda hospital is a key health centre as it caters to patients from neighbouring districts and states as well. Thousands visit the hospital every day.
The public alleged laxity on part of higher officials, saying that despite the presence of several government officials’ offices near the hospital, there was hardly any supervision.
“After consuming liquor how they will render their services to patients? Officials must take immediate action against the hospital staff members who neglected their duties and had a party in the hospital,” a patient attender said.
