Madurai: Madras high court on Friday directed the state to file a status report on a plea seeking a directive to the authorities to ensure basic facilities at all the govt hospitals and primary health centres (PHCs) across the state.
A division bench of justice S M Subramaniam and justice G Arul Murugan directed the state to file a status report while hearing a public interest litigation filed by K K Ramesh.
The petitioner stated that the state govt needs to allocate more funds to develop health infrastructure in the govt hospitals to ensure quality medical and health care services. He stated that there is no point in investing more in opening new govt medical colleges without improving existing govt hospitals.
Public are facing difficulties as there are no proper facilities such as hygienic drinking water and toilets at many govt hospitals. There are similar issues in PHCs too. He stated that he submitted a representation in this regard. However, the same is yet to be considered.
Hence, the petitioner moved court. The petitioner also sought a directive to the state to allocate funds to the govt hospitals and PHCs.
