An impromptu inspection conducted by Health Minister Veena George at the General Hospital on Monday revealed lapses that have inconvenienced several patients for long.
She issued directions to adopt necessary steps required to resume functioning of the defunct stroke unit and ensure proper treatment for stroke patients.
During the visit, the Minister also came across complaints by patients on the lack of adequate facilities at the pass counter in front of the hospital. While separate counters had been designated for men and women, only one of the two were found to be used. Upon enquiry, she was informed by an employee that the computer at the unused counter has remained defective for 11 months.
