MP Yaduveer Wadiyar visits Cheluvamba Hospital; provides hot water dispenser

Mysuru: Mysore-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Wednesday visited the historic Cheluvamba Hospital of Mysuru Medical College and Research Institute (MMC & RI) to inspect the facilities following recent reports of mismanagement. He issued a stern warning to the hospital staff, emphasising that mother and child care must be the top priority.

It can be noted that parents protested on Thursday, alleging the death of a new born baby due to an ant bite at Cheluvamba Hospital.

A preterm baby, weighing 1.40 kg, born on April 15, to Neela from Kuvempu Nagar of Mysuru, which was treated in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Cheluvamba Hospital due to low birth weight died on April 17.

Speaking to reporters, after the inspection, the MP expressed regret over the negative reports surrounding the prestigious institution, founded by his ancestors.

Inspection

Yaduveer inspected various departments, including the NICU. He instructed the medical officers to ensure that all life-saving equipment and medical devices are in proper working condition at all times.

"Any negligence in providing healthcare to mothers and children will not be tolerated. If such attitudes continue, legal action will be initiated against those responsible," the MP warned. He further directed the Dean and medical officers to utilise the available maintenance funds effectively to improve the hospital's infrastructure.

Quick response

During an interaction with the MP, several patients and their attendants complained about the lack of hot water facilities, for drinking, in the wards.

Responding to the grievance, Yaduveer arranged for a hot water dispenser using his personal funds. The dispenser was delivered to the hospital and installed within 10 minutes. Patients and parents expressed their gratitude to the MP for his prompt response.

Yaduveer reminded the staff that the hospital was established by his ancestors and it is everyone's duty to uphold its legacy of service. He also committed to visiting the hospital every two to three months, to monitor the progress and to ensure quality service.