Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Legislative Committee Slams Hospital Equipment Misuse
A government committee checked how hospitals are doing and found some problems.
They were upset that expensive machines like CT scanners weren't being used much, and patients were sent to private labs instead.
Also, the committee was unhappy about how long it took to deal with drug suppliers after a tragic incident.
They were also against giving contracts to companies that had done bad things before.
Finally, the committee wants children in hostels to have regular health check-ups and eye exams because they're using their phones a lot and getting vision problems.
Legislative Committee criticizes underutilization of hospital equipment.
Patients are often referred to private labs despite the availability of equipment in government hospitals.
The committee expressed concern over delays in action against drug suppliers.
Re-awarding tenders to blacklisted suppliers was strongly condemned.
The committee recommended health prioritisation for children in hostels.
- Who
- The Legislative Committee on Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare.
- What
- Legislative committee report criticizing healthcare practices.
- When
- The report was presented on Friday.
- Where
- Legislative Assembly, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To address underutilization of hospital equipment and other healthcare issues.
Committee Findings
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Equipment Utilization
Committee Findings
Government hospitals underutilize equipment and send patients to private labs, causing hardship to poor families.
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Action on Drug Suppliers
Committee Findings
The delay in taking action against drug suppliers is unacceptable.
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Tender Process
Committee Findings
Re-awarding tenders to blacklisted suppliers compromises patient safety.
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- Committee
- Legislative Committee on Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare
- Concern
- Underutilization of hospital equipment
- Action Delay
- Against drug suppliers
- Recommendations
- Prioritize children's health in hostels
- MLA
- A.R. Krishnamurthy