The matter of Osmania General Hospital is at the moment pending within the Telangana High Court, as soon as an order is given, we’re absolutely ready to abide by it and assemble a new modern hospital if ordered to, mentioned Telangana Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha whereas talking at Osmania Medical College (OMC) on April 7.

Speaking on the event of World Health Day, Minister Raja Narasimha pledged forthcoming price range allocations in direction of the development of the brand new OGH constructing. Additionally, he promised to prioritise the refurbishment of lecture halls at OMC, underscoring the establishment’s enduring repute as a premier medical hub within the State.

“There is a need to reorganise the medical and health department of the State. We will make sure that senior doctors will be given promotions based on their seniority and ensure that special treatment is not provided to anybody. This is how people will trust the Government health sector. The doctors working in the Government sector should provide the best possible medical care to the people who visit hospitals,” he mentioned.

The subject surrounding the dilapidated state of Osmania General Hospital has been a long-standing concern. Escalating in July 2023, the then Telangana authorities filed an affidavit in High Court over demolition of the constructing. Another counter affidavit was filed in September 2023 citing demolition and development of a brand new facility with 1,812 beds. In January this yr, the newly fashioned Congress authorities reiterated the plan to demolish the previous constructing and construct a brand new hospital advanced.