State Govt to amend 22 years old MUHS Act
| Date :29-Dec-2022 |
Staff Reporter
Maharashtra Government has decided to amend the 22 years old Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) Act. Medical Education Minister Girish Mahajan shared the information with ‘The Hitavada’, on Wednesday.
The Minister said, Director of Medical Education Dr Dilip Mhaisekar has been asked to form a committee with regards to draft policy for amendment to the Act, in consultation with Secretary of Medical Education, within seven days.
Mahajan inaugurated several projects at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Wednesday during which he interacted with ‘The Hitavada’ at the Dean’s chamber. The MUHS Act was prepared in 1998. Since then, no changes were introduced in the Act. “It was 22 years ago that the Act came into being. Since then medical education witnessed several changes on global platform and at national level too. Now, it is high time that changes be introduced in the Act,” elaborated Mahajan. On the issue of applying the recommendations by 7th Pay Commission to medical teachers, the Minister said, he would ask Director to prepare a detail report on the basis of which final call would be taken.
The posts of teachers in Physiotherapy schools in GMCHs have not filled yet. The existing teachers are deprived of the promotions. When it was brought to the notice of Mahajan, he explained, “The Recruitment Rules (RR) for Physiotherapy colleges in GMCH are not prepared. We will check it with MUHS and chalk out the rules to pave the way for recruitment and promotions.”
Long ago Cancer Institute was planned in the premises of TB ward on 5-acre land. Considering more cases of Cancer being registered in Nagpur, there is a need for a good hospital to treat this dreaded disease. As a Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis had announced the Cancer Institute for which now a provision of Rs 78 crore has been made. Mahajan said, “I have deep concern for the cancer patients. Considering the cost of treatment Maharashtra Government has decided to set up the Cancer Institute which would cater to the need of poor.”
Mahajan was accompanied by Director Dr Dilip Mhaisekar. Dean of GMCH Dr Raj Gajbhiye, Vice Dean Dr Devendra Mahorey, Medical Superintendent Dr Kuchewar, Dean of Government Dental College and Hospital Dr Abhay Datarkar, and others also were present.
GMCH installs HMIS-like system
After Government discontinued Hospital Management Integrated System (HMIS) functioning in Government Medical College and Hospitals (GMCHs) in Maharashtra, it affected the daily working in hospitals. Because of HMIS, the work not only had accuracy but also speed. After the exit of HMIS, everyone started doing work manually which was taking time. Considering this aspect, Dean of GMCH Dr Raj Gajbhiye, has introduced a new system. At this juncture it is being used during Outpatient Department registration. This has reduced the waiting time of patients as well as doctors.
Over 3,000 additional beds in State GMCs
In the past some years, number of beds in Government Medical College and Hospitals (GMCHs) has gone up. But Medical Education Department never gave increased funds for the increased beds. When it was brought to the notice of Minister Girish Mahajan, he said, “As per our calculation there are over 3,000 increased beds in State GMCHs. We have asked Director and Secretary to calculate the exact figure and the funds required for those. They will submit the report and accordingly we will take steps as early as possible.”