Hapur: A surprise inspection by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at government health centres in the Garhmukteshwar area revealed several shortcomings in healthcare services. Doctors and other medical staff were found absent at some Primary Health Centres (PHCs), while patients waited for hours without receiving treatment.

At Dotai PHC, patients informed the CMO that they had been waiting since morning but no doctor had attended to them. During the inspection, the outpatient department was found without a medical officer. To ensure patients received immediate assistance, the CMO personally interacted with them, offered basic medical advice, and arranged for the distribution of medicines.

The inspection also found that the laboratory technician was absent from duty. The CMO sought explanations from the concerned employees and expressed displeasure over the negligence.

A visit to the Bahadurgarh health centre also revealed poor sanitation and deficiencies in hospital management. Officials were directed to improve cleanliness and overall facilities without delay.

According to the CMO, providing timely and quality healthcare in government hospitals remains a priority. He stated that appropriate action would be taken against staff found negligent, and necessary improvements would be implemented to strengthen healthcare services.