Archive · 24 May 2025
Suryapet DMHO Removed Over Hospital, Diagnostic Center Violations
The top health official in Suryapet, Dr. Kotachalam, was fired because he didn't stop hospitals and clinics from breaking the rules.
These places were allegedly running without the required licenses or qualified staff.
People complained that the health department wasn't checking if these places were following the rules.
Another doctor, Dr. P Chandrasekhar, is now in charge temporarily.
The public is concerned because the health department wasn't taking action to stop these violations.
Dr. Kotachalam, Suryapet DMHO, was removed from his position.
Removal followed allegations of inaction regarding hospital and diagnostic center violations.
Private facilities allegedly operated without licenses or qualified staff.
Civil society organizations raised concerns about unverified permissions and renewals.
Dr. P Chandrasekhar appointed as the additional DMHO for Suryapet.
- Who
- Dr. Kotachalam, Dr. P Chandrasekhar, and civil society organizations.
- What
- Dr. Kotachalam removed as Suryapet DMHO due to inaction on violations.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Suryapet district, Telangana.
- Why
- Due to inaction regarding private hospitals and diagnostic centres operating without proper licenses and qualified staff.
Civil Society Organizations
Suryapet Health Authorities
Enforcement of Regulations
Civil Society Organizations
Private hospitals and diagnostic centres were running without mandatory registration and qualified personnel. They also pointed out how the permission and renewals were cleared by the DM&HO without verifying the mandated registrations and other credentials of these medical practitioners, hospitals, and centres.
Suryapet Health Authorities
Suryapet health authorities failed to take substantial action over the irregularities beyond issuing routine showcause notices.
- Removed Official
- Dr. Kotachalam
- District
- Suryapet
- Reason for Removal
- Inaction on violations
- Replacement
- Dr. P Chandrasekhar (Additional Charge)
Sources
Niloufer Hospital superintendent suspended over unauthorised construction of medical store in the health facility premises
Niloufer superintendent suspended for unauthorised private medical store construction in hospital
