Adilabad/Hyderabad, Nov 15 (Maxim News): The Telangana government transferred Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Adilabad director Dr Jaisingh Rathod, months after five infants died in an SNCU tragedy.
Dr Balaram Chikte has been appointed as the new RIMS director. Health, Medical and Family Welfare Principal Secretary Dr Christina Z Chongthu issued the transfer orders on Saturday.
According to the order, Dr Jaisingh Rathod has been posted as medical superintendent of Nagarkurnool Government General Hospital.
Dr Balaram, who worked in the plastic surgery wing at Government General Hospital, Sangareddy, will take charge as RIMS director.
The government also posted Dr Venkat Lakavath, a professor in the orthopaedics department at Government Medical College, Asifabad, as RIMS superintendent.
Five Infants Died in September SNCU Tragedy
RIMS Adilabad came under scrutiny following a tragic incident on September 21. Five infants died after an explosion at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU).
Another 20 newborns were hospitalised after inhaling toxic gases and smoke. Initial reports attributed the incident to electrical wires damaged by rodents.
The state government announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each victim’s family.
A six-member committee headed by ITDA Utnoor Project Officer Manda Makarandu investigated the incident. It subsequently submitted a 50-page inquiry report.
The committee identified faulty wiring, poor electrical maintenance, administrative lapses and inadequate official supervision as contributing factors.
It recommended streamlining the institute’s administration. The panel also suggested transferring the director, superintendent and other key officials.
Government Orders Administrative Changes
Dr Jaisingh Rathod had completed five years as RIMS director. He is an orthopaedics professor by profession.
The government considered the inquiry findings and his tenure while deciding on the transfers, according to the report.
The latest appointments form part of the administrative changes following the SNCU tragedy.
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