In response to the growing demand from students, alumni, and citizens of Telangana, the political machinery in the state sprang into action on Monday, 3 July, to address the construction of the new building for Osmania General Hospital (OGH).
Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan visited OGH on Monday and urged the state government to enhance the hospital’s infrastructure and treatment facilities.
Meanwhile, the Telangana Health Minister Harish Rao convened a meeting with MLAs, MPs, and concerned officials to devise a roadmap for the construction of the new building.
Osmania General Hospital holds a prominent position as one of the oldest super-speciality hospitals in the city.
It is sought after by patients from across the state, as well as from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
The hospital also plays a crucial role in handling emergency cases within the city and providing medical care to prisoners in need.
Additionally, it serves as a referral centre for patients requiring complex surgeries.
However, a significant turning point came in July 2020, when a devastating flood forced the closure of the hospital’s century-old building.
Subsequently, all patients were relocated to the newly-constructed Quli Qutb Shah block.Unfortunately, the facilities in the new block are limited and the number of beds are insufficient compared to the previous capacity.
